Europe’s largest drone testing centre has opened in Swindon as part of efforts to accelerate defence innovation and bring new technology into service more quickly. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MP opened the Uncrewed Systems Centre, which is based at the new DroneTEX facility. The Ministry of Defence said the centre will act as the UK’s focal point for the development and testing of drone technology, bringing together industry, allies and partners. Get weekly jobs and transition advice.