Developing Sovereign UAV Capability
UK & Isle of Man Manufacture
Black River Defence is initiating a multi-phase programme to develop modular, mission-specific, domestically manufactured unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for defence, law enforcement, and special operations.
Our Mission
In today's evolving security landscape, UAVs are indispensable for reconnaissance, logistics, and precision support.
Black River Defence is building the Isle of man's first sovereign military drone programme - focused on tactical performance, autonomy, economy, and immediate-use design.
Join the Ecosystem
At Black River Defence, we believe that collaboration is key to success. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and goals, and develop solutions that are tailored to their unique needs. Our approach is transparent, results-driven, and designed to help the missions succeed.
We are actively engaging with:
-Defence ministries & procurement leads
-Leading universities & research hubs
-Aerospace component and payload manufacturers
-Investors in sovereign defence capability
-Technologists and UAV engineers