# Britain on Thursday awarded a 316-million-pound ($413 million) contract to missile company MBDA UK.

*aerospace · news · 2025-11-20 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- MBDA UK received a £316 million contract to supply DragonFire laser systems to the Royal Navy.
- DragonFire laser systems cost only £10 per shot, far cheaper than conventional missiles.
- The laser will be installed on a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer by 2027.
- Recent trials show DragonFire successfully shooting down high-speed drones.
- The project will sustain 590 jobs in the UK and involves QinetiQ and Leonardo partnerships.

**Companies:** MBDA UK, QinetiQ, Leonardo
**Countries:** United Kingdom, Italy

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