Feb 10, 2026 12:10 PM
In the UK, broken military combat jets are not going to waste. They are getting a second life as parts for next-gen drones.
In the UK, broken military combat jets are not going to waste. They are getting a second life as parts for next-gen drones.
Tech startup Uplift360 has developed a proprietary recycling tech that regenerates high-value composite materials from military platforms using a chemical method.
The process is said to be non-degenerative, meaning materials retain their integrity and performance even after regeneration.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: From Scraps to Skies: UK Innovation Turns Military Jet Waste Into Next-Gen Drones
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