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Marlborough Communications

British supplier of military communications and uncrewed systems.

Founded in Redhill in July 1980, Marlborough Communications supplies military communications and uncrewed systems. On 16 September, it supplied Skydio X10 drones for the British Army's Project Rapstone procurement.

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Key Question

Why is a Surrey firm supplying most of the Army's new small drones?

Timeline for Marlborough Communications

#18 16 Sept

Supplied Skydio X10 drones to the MoD

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Background

Marlborough Communications supplies communications, intelligence-collection and robotic technology to British armed forces and police users. Its work includes electronic warfare equipment and uncrewed systems, placing the Redhill company in defence procurement where platforms must work with wider command and sensing systems.

Companies House records show that Marlborough Communications Limited was incorporated in July 1980. The Firm acts as a British supplier of Skydio drones, including the X10 supplied on 16 September for Project Rapstone. That role links overseas drone manufacturing to British military users without making Marlborough Communications the manufacturer.

Common Questions
What is Marlborough Communications?
A British company based in Redhill, Surrey, that supplies intelligence collection, communications and robotic technology to the armed forces and police.Source: Marlborough Communications
Which drones is Marlborough Communications supplying to the British Army?
670 Skydio X10 drones, the largest share of the 1,025 small drones in the Army's £16m Project Rapstone buy announced on 16 September 2026.Source: UK Ministry of Defence
Where is Marlborough Communications based?
Redhill, Surrey, in the United Kingdom.Source: Marlborough Communications
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