--- title: "British MGI Engineering begins mass production of TigerShark kamikaze drone: specifications and export plans" description: "🇬🇧 British company MGI Engineering has announced the start of serial deliveries of the TigerShark kamikaze drone as early as October 2026. 🚀 Specifications: • Speed: up to 750 km/h • Range: 900 km • Payload: 300 kg 🤖 The drone is fully autonomous and operates without GPS. Launch is from mobile units with a rocket booster. 🏭 The project is being implemented within the Project Brakestop program. Production is localized in the UK with the possibility of export to allies. #UK #Defense #Drones #TigerShark #MGIEngineering" date: 2026-08-10T04:26:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/britain-mgi-engineering-tigerhawk-drone-production-start-en tags: [ukraine-war, defense-tech, drones, military-industry, ukraine, uk] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # British MGI Engineering begins mass production of TigerShark kamikaze drone: specifications and export plans ![Launch of British TigerShark kamikaze drone from a coastal launch platform](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/10/britain-mgi-engineering-tigerhawk-drone-production-start/britain-mgi-engineering-tigerhawk-drone-production-start-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - MGI Engineering is starting serial deliveries of the TigerShark drone in October 2026. - The drone has a range of 900 km, a speed of 750 km/h, and a payload of 300 kg. - The navigation system allows operation without satellite signals. - Development is being carried out within the state program Project Brakestop. - Production is fully localized in the United Kingdom. The British defense industry has made a significant leap forward in the creation of autonomous weaponry. MGI Engineering, based in Oxfordshire and renowned for its decades of experience in designing Formula 1 cars, has officially announced the start of serial deliveries of the TigerShark loitering munition (kamikaze drone). The first batches of this new technology, positioned as a high-speed one-way effector, are scheduled to reach customers by October 2026. ### Technical specifications and autonomy The new TigerShark UAV represents a high-tech weapon of the "one-way effector" class. According to the stated specifications, the drone is capable of reaching a maximum speed of up to 750 km/h and covering a distance of up to 900 km at cruising speed. Equipped with a modular payload of up to 300 kg, it allows for flexible mission configuration: from direct explosive engagement of targets to conducting electronic warfare operations, including the suppression of enemy sensor systems and communication channels. A key advantage of the TigerShark is its ability to fly fully autonomously in conditions where satellite navigation (GPS/GNSS) is jammed or spoofed. To address this challenge, MGI Engineering engineers, in partnership with Auterion, have developed a complex navigation system that combines inertial data with coordinate-free terrain mapping. This allows the drone to locate targets and correct its trajectory even under conditions of intense electronic warfare countermeasures. ### Launch system and salvo attack concept The TigerShark is launched from a ground-based mobile launcher. A powerful rocket booster is used for takeoff, after which two turbojet engines take over. This launch scheme allows the drones to be used in salvos, creating the effect of a massed air raid and overwhelming the enemy's air defense systems with multiple targets simultaneously. This is particularly relevant in modern warfare, where the rate of depletion of precision weapon stocks often exceeds the rate of their production. ### Project Brakestop and market competition The development of TigerShark is being carried out within the framework of the British government's Project Brakestop, aimed at the accelerated creation of long-range autonomous strike systems. The program provides for close interaction between the UK Ministry of Defence and the private sector. MGI Engineering has already received a development contract and presented the drone at a specialized event in June 2026, attended by the country's Defense Minister. However, the path to market dominance is not simple. MGI Engineering is competing for the mass production contract with at least two other serious projects: the Crossbow system from MBDA UK and the SkyLance drone from Rotron Aerospace. TigerShark was first presented to the public at the DSEI exhibition in London in September 2025, where it immediately attracted attention as a cheaper alternative to traditional cruise missiles. ### Production and export potential The first successful flight tests of TigerShark took place in April 2026. The head of Auterion called this event the first successful test of a system of this class in Europe in over a decade, noting that the drone belongs to the heavy Group 4 category. MGI Engineering plans to increase production volumes in the fourth quarter of 2026 and throughout 2027. It is important to note that production will be fully localized in the UK, opening up opportunities for export to allied countries interested in modern autonomous weapon systems. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: When will TigerShark drone deliveries begin? **A:** Serial deliveries are scheduled for October 2026. ### Q: What is the flight range of TigerShark? **A:** The drone is capable of covering up to 900 km at cruising speed. ### Q: Can the drone operate without GPS? **A:** Yes, thanks to an inertial navigation and terrain mapping system developed in collaboration with Auterion. ### Q: Where is the TigerShark drone produced? **A:** Production is fully localized in the United Kingdom.