A military drone factory has officially opened in Swindon as the UK prepares to step up manufacturing of unmanned weapon systems.

The purpose-built 40,000 sq ft plant, announced earlier this year , is German defence firm Stark's first in Britain and is set to create 100 jobs when production starts next year.

The factory was opened on Thursday (November 20) by Armed Forces minister Al Carns, who said the site would help the UK produce the drones and munitions that "modern conflict demands".

Stark's unmanned weapon systems are already used by Nato and other allied armed forces, including the Ukrainian army.

"One year on, our partnership with Germany through the Trinity House Agreement is already delivering real industrial cooperation and investment at home," said Mr Carns.

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