英國啟用軍用無人機新測試中心
UK Opens New Testing Center for Military Drones
Updated at: June 20, 2026 at 01:15 AM
英國正式在史溫頓的DroneTEX設施啟用了無人系統中心(USC)，標誌著軍事技術的一大里程碑。
The United Kingdom has officially opened the Uncrewed Systems Centre (USC) at the DroneTEX facility in Swindon, marking a major milestone in military technology.
該中心佔地545,000平方英尺，約等於10個足球場的大小，目前是歐洲最大的無人機測試場。
Spanning 545,000 square feet—roughly the size of 10 football pitches—it is now the largest drone testing site in Europe.
國防大臣丹·賈維斯於2026年6月12日為該設施揭幕，旨在將軍用無人機的開發時間從數年縮短至僅僅數週。
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis inaugurated the facility on June 12, 2026, aiming to accelerate the development timeline for military drones from years to just weeks.
這項戰略舉措是汲取了烏克蘭與中東全球衝突的經驗，在這些衝突中，無人系統的快速部署徹底改變了現代戰爭。
This strategic move follows lessons from global conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, where the rapid deployment of uncrewed systems has transformed modern warfare.
該中心是國防部與英國工業界，特別是中小型企業(SMEs)合作的關鍵樞紐。
The center acts as a crucial hub for the Ministry of Defence to collaborate with British industry, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
在英國國防創新倡議和新的RAID特遣部隊的支持下，該場地專注於整合人工智慧與自主技術。
Supported by the UK Defence Innovation initiative and the new Task Force RAID, the site focuses on integrating AI and autonomous technology.
此項目是政府對自主化投入40億英鎊承諾的核心部分，且已撥出大量資金用於研發。
This project is a key part of the government's £4 billion commitment to autonomy, with significant funding already allocated for research and development.
透過培育這個創新生態系統，英國力求在快速演變的國防環境中保持領先，確保其軍事能力既先進又具高度回應力。
By fostering this innovation ecosystem, the UK seeks to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving defense landscape, ensuring its military capabilities remain both advanced and highly responsive.
