Committee questions drone company on capacity and investment
The Industry and Regulators Committee is conducting an inquiry into the relationship between the Government and the defence industry. On Tuesday 16 June 2026, it will hear from Tekever, a company making drones in the UK. The Committee will question what practical changes are needed to implement the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, and what needs to change to support procurement of innovative technologies. The Committee will also discuss how innovation can be supported throughout the supply chain, and what steps need to be taken to ensure the supply chain has the capacity to deliver what is needed.
Meeting details
At 11:00am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
The relationship between the Government and the defence industry
Corporate Director at Tekever
Head of Training, Regulations and Assurance at Tekever
At 11:45am: Private discussion
Inquiry
The relationship between the Government and the defence industry
Possible questions include:
- What progress has the Government made in implementing the Strategic Defence Review’s recommendations to bring about a new partnership between the Government and the defence industry?
- What are the main barriers to UK-based companies providing the necessary capacity to support the delivery of the UK’s defence needs, and how should these be addressed?
- How do defence procurement processes and contracts need to adapt to new technologies and requirements?
- How does the regulation of the defence sector affect investment and the delivery of defence requirements?