Roke wins £251m contract to lead R&D for UK missile defense systems

April 9, 2025

Aerospace Testing International

Roke Manor Research has been awarded a £251 million (US$322 million) six-year contract to lead R&D for the UK’s missile defense systems.

The huge contract to manage the UK’s Science & Technology Oriented Research & development in Missile (STORM) program will see the engineering and technology consultancy partner with the UK Missile Defence Centre (MDC).

STORM is focused on developing measures to counter current and future ballistic and hypersonic missiles. The program covers analysis, experimentation, trials, and technology development for missile counter proliferation, deterrence, counterforce, and active and passive defense systems.

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