Swindon emerges as a hub for Britain's drone industry with new MoD testing site
By
The Economist
Good intentions, undercooked execution. The bake is missing.
Summary
Swindon, a struggling British town, is being positioned as a hub for Britain's drone industry. The Ministry of Defence plans to build a drone-testing site the size of eight football pitches in the town, which historically produced Spitfire fighter planes during World War II. The initiative aims to boost both the local economy and Britain's military capabilities through drone technology.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledDrones have revolutionised battlefields.
Many hope they can now transform an ailing British town.
Quieter machines are meant to lift the town's fortunes and Britain's military strength once more.
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