Cambridge Aerospace
[ACTIVE]Drones · HQ: Cambridge, United Kingdom · Est. 2024 · 2 models registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Cambridge Aerospace: 2 models, $500.0M raised. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$500M
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
UK defence startup developing low-cost interceptor missiles and air defence systems, including the Skyhammer anti-drone interceptor and the upcoming Starhammer missile. Founded in late 2024 by MIT professor Steven Barrett, the company aims to build a European 'Iron Dome' capable of countering Shahed-style drones and Cruise missiles at a fraction of traditional interceptor costs.
Well-capitalized with $500M raised and recent funding activity. Meaningful press and media coverage across the period.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Cambridge Aerospace.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-founder
Founding Team
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Platform Models
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FAQ
What is Cambridge Aerospace?
UK defence startup developing low-cost interceptor missiles and air defence systems, including the Skyhammer anti-drone interceptor and the upcoming Starhammer missile. Founded in late 2024 by MIT professor Steven Barrett, the company aims to build a European 'Iron Dome' capable of countering Shahed-style drones and Cruise missiles at a fraction of traditional interceptor costs.
What does Cambridge Aerospace make?
Cambridge Aerospace has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Starhammer, Skyhammer (Cambridge Aerospace builds physical robots).
Who competes with Cambridge Aerospace?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Cambridge Aerospace building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Cambridge Aerospace?
Steven Barrett is the ceo of Cambridge Aerospace, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Cambridge Aerospace headquartered?
Cambridge Aerospace is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
How much funding has Cambridge Aerospace raised?
Cambridge Aerospace has raised approximately $500M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Cambridge Aerospace operate robots?
Cambridge Aerospace is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Cambridge Aerospace a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Cambridge Aerospace ranks in roughly the top 2% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Cambridge Aerospace safe?
Cambridge Aerospace has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.