MGI Defence exists to solve complex challenges in the modern battlespace with autonomous systems that are fast to develop, simple to deploy, and engineered for operational edge.
We specialise in the rapid design, prototyping, and manufacture of next-generation uncrewed platforms — supporting land, air, and maritime missions with scalable technologies built for contested and communication-denied environments.
Whether delivering effectors, logistics systems, or swarm-capable platforms, our approach combines deep materials expertise with an agile engineering methodology developed through decades of elite motorsport, aerospace, and advanced mobility innovation.
BUILT ON ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
MGI Defence is a division of MGI Engineering, a leading UK-based engineering consultancy founded by former F1 Chief Designer Mike Gascoyne. Our core team brings together world-class capability in lightweight structures, systems integration, and high-performance composites — all delivered through an iterative, test-driven process that moves from design to prototype in weeks, not months.
This approach allows us to meet emerging requirements at speed, helping our defence clients reduce development cycles, control cost, and deploy capability at scale.
Innovation with Purpose
From concept to flight-test, every MGI Defence platform is designed for real-world utility:
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Low unit cost for scalable field deployment
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Low signature profiles for survivability
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Low infrastructure demand for flexible operations
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High payload flexibility for mission adaptability
Our systems are designed with modularity in mind, enabling rapid integration of new payloads, navigation, or comms technologies — and ensuring future-readiness in a world where operational priorities can shift overnight.
SUPPORTING SOVEREIGN CAPABILITY
As a UK-based developer and manufacturer, MGI Defence is committed to strengthening sovereign capability in autonomous systems. Our in-house team works closely with government and industry partners to deliver export-compliant solutions tailored to individual mission profiles and operational theatres.
From enabling swarming tactics at sea, to delivering supplies across the littoral zone, to executing pre-programmed ISR and strike missions deep behind enemy lines — our platforms are ready to adapt, evolve, and deploy.
To find out more about our technology, visit MGI Engineering
Or get in touch to discuss your mission-specific needs.