The technology will be similar to Israel’s Iron Dome, shown here, on the left, intercepting rockets, on the right, fired by Hamas militants toward southern Israel in May 2021. (Anas Baba/AFP via Getty Images)
By Matthew Feld,
Published by The Telegraph, 8 September 2025
Cambridge Aerospace has raised millions of pounds to develop cheap air defence systems for UK
A British start-up developing “Iron Dome” style anti-missile technology has secured fresh cash from a Ukrainian fund backed by Google billionaire Eric Schmidt.
Cambridge Aerospace has raised more than $130m (£96m) to build low-cost interceptor rockets intended to knock out missiles and drones, with planes to develop a Skyhammer system for the UK’s Armed Forces.
Generative Summary
British start-up Cambridge Aerospace is developing low-cost air defense systems, backed by a fund associated with Eric Schmidt.
Cambridge Aerospace Funding
- Raised over $130 million (£96 million) for air defense technology development.
- Investors include D3, a Ukrainian fund supported by Google billionaire Eric Schmidt.
Technology Development
- Focus on creating low-cost interceptor rockets to counter missiles and drones.
- Plans to produce thousands of interception craft monthly, with a factory in Norfolk.
Market Context
- Technology compared to Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system.
- Aimed at addressing the growing need for cost-effective air defense in the UK and Europe.
See: Original Article
