On Monday, August 3, 2026, Drone Major, a leading independent unmanned systems technology company, announced a landmark strategic partnership with the public-sector procurement platform Contract Finder Pro, aimed at streamlining the UK public procurement process and supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the British defense and drone sectors.
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Contract Finder Pro has been integrated into Drone Major’s first-of-its-kind managed procurement services platform for the global drone industry. The integration uses an advanced AI-assisted tool to streamline access to available government procurement opportunities, enabling Drone Major’s extensive supplier network to identify and bid for projects more efficiently.
The partnership is intended to improve the ability of British SMEs to participate in large-scale public-sector projects, many of which were previously difficult to identify across a complex network of government procurement platforms. In doing so, Drone Major expects the initiative to support innovation and strengthen the UK defense industry.
Robert Garbett, Founder and Chief Executive of Drone Major, commented on the partnership:
“The UK’s defence and drone sectors are driven by innovative SMEs, but too many public sector opportunities have been obscured beneath layers of bureaucracy. By integrating Contract Finder Pro into our managed procurement platform, we’re transforming the ability of suppliers to identify, access and compete for government contracts previously impossible. This partnership will help unlock greater SME participation in major public sector programmes, strengthen the UK’s defence supply chain, and accelerate innovation across the British defence and drone industry.”
The global drone and robotics market is projected to grow from 55 billion GBP in 2024 to 121 billion GBP by 2030, creating significant opportunities for British SMEs. Drone Major also points to increased UK government defense spending, including planned additional funding for drone capabilities.
Drone Major’s supplier platform is built around a B2B marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers worldwide with vetted and trusted partners across the drone and robotics ecosystem. Contract Finder Pro has now been integrated into the platform to provide procurement data to Drone Major’s buyers and suppliers, supporting the delivery of end-to-end programs. Drone Major coordinates the overall supply-chain process with the aim of delivering projects on time and within budget.
The Drone Major supplier platform evaluates supplier bids, selects the most capable vendors, and manages execution across the supply chain. Its scope also includes regulatory compliance and approvals – including the use of Drone Major’s experience with BVLOS authorization where required – as well as project management, logistics, quality control, and final delivery.
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