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Unmanned aerial systems venture Tekever opens new testing facility in West Wales in 200 new job investment

The investment alongside a sister site in Southampton will create 200 jobs over the next three years

An unmanned aerial system from Tekever

Europe's leading unmanned aerial systems (UAS) firm, Tekever, has opened a new R&D and test flight facility at West Wales Airport as part of an investment that will create 200 jobs.

The airport, at Aberporth, will test flights for customers including the Home Office, RAF and the Royal Navy. Its UAS are deployed in Ukraine via the MoD. Tekever’s 海角视频 team is set to grow by 50% this year with an additional 200 highly skilled jobs over the next three years at Aberporth and its sister operation in Southampton. While not able to give a precise figure, it said the majority of the new roles will be created in Wales.

While the new site at Aberporth will serve customers globally, they will focus on projects that have to be delivered entirely in the 海角视频 due to their sensitive nature. The facilities and airspace will also be used for flight training by Tekever’s 海角视频-led operations team, who conduct missions on behalf of customers.

The company’s team of aeronautical, mechanical and software engineers in the 海角视频 has been at the forefront of the company’s work in AI and behind the development of critical technologies including sensor integration and the ground control station (GCS) - a core component of every UAS used by customers globally. Portuguese firm Tekever said it continue to work closely with 海角视频 universities and research institutes to support research and nurture future talent.

Its chief executive, Ricardo Mendes, said: “After ten years of operating in the 海角视频, we are pleased to be opening our second 海角视频 site in West Wales that will prove critical in supporting our ambitious growth plans.

“The 海角视频 has a lot to offer when it comes to growing a technology business. It is home to some of the brightest minds and innovations. Many of Tekever’s critical technologies that are used by organisations around the world were developed right here in the 海角视频. Tekever is proof that tech companies can thrive in the 海角视频, beyond London and Silicon Fen. We look forward to working with some of the best talent as we continue to grow our business here.”

To support is growth plans the firm is looking to raise more than £40m before year end.