MGI Engineering Announces High-Speed Autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft
MGI Engineering has announced the latest addition to its autonomous defence portfolio with the introduction of the MGI T-022 Vortex, a high-speed Autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft (ACCA) designed to support the future needs of modern air forces. Developed using MGI’s rapid engineering and motorsport-inspired development methodologies, Vortex has been conceived as an attritable platform capable […]
MGI strengthens international defence relationships at NATO Industry Forum in Ankara
MGI Engineering continues to expand its engagement with international defence, government and industry partners as demand grows for rapidly developed, scalable autonomous technologies. CEO Mike Gascoyne recently joined senior representatives from across the UK and allied nations at the British Embassy Ankara Defence Industry Breakfast, held alongside the NATO Industry Forum. The discussions provided an […]
MGI Engineering welcomes UK Defence Investment Plan and £5bn drone technology commitment
MGI Engineering has welcomed the UK Government’s Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, and its proposed £5 billion commitment to drones and autonomous systems. The announcement reflects the growing importance of uncrewed and autonomous platforms within the UK’s future defence capability, as well as the role that agile British engineering businesses can play […]
MGI Engineering Funds ACCEL Programme for Third Consecutive Year to Support Future Innovators
MGI Engineering is continuing its support for the next generation of engineers by funding the ACCEL Programme at Churchill College, University of Cambridge, for the third consecutive year. The ACCEL Programme, the Academy for Churchill College Enterprise and Leadership, gives engineering and STEM students the opportunity to develop leadership, creativity and entrepreneurial skills alongside their […]
Developing the Young Workforce in the Outer Hebrides
Mike Gascoyne, CEO of MGI Engineering Ltd, and previous Formula One designer and engineer, met with S2 pupils at Sgoil Lionacleit during his visit to share his career journey and highlight the fantastic opportunities out there for young people wanting to enter the engineering world. Mike engaged S2 pupils in his journey to being a […]
We have just been selected for the UK Space Agency Accelerator’s Shuttle programme!
This is such a great opportunity to explore how we can take what we’re doing at MGI Engineering Ltd. and apply it to the space sector. Can’t wait to learn, connect and see where this new path could lead. Thanks to the UK Space Agency and E-Spark (Entrepreneurial Spark) Let’s go! We can’t wait to […]
MGI Engineering Wins 2025 MIA Business Excellence Award for New Markets
MGI Engineering is proud to have won the 2025 MIA Business Excellence Award in the New Markets category, recognising our continued growth and innovation across advanced engineering sectors. Presented in partnership with Fortescue Zero, this award celebrates organisations that have successfully applied motorsport-derived technologies and expertise to new and emerging markets. With deep roots in […]
MGI Engineering to Exhibit at MIA Clean Technology & Sustainability Conference 2025
MGI Engineering will be exhibiting at the MIA Clean Technology and Sustainability Conference and Exhibition (CTS 2025), taking place on 15–16 October at Silverstone. As engineers with deep roots in motorsport, MGI has always believed that performance and sustainability can go hand in hand. The same innovation mindset that drives success on the track now […]
SkyShark takes flight: MGI Engineering launches next-gen military drone with sovereign propulsion
This month marks a major milestone in British defence innovation as MGI Engineering, a company forged in the fast-paced world of Formula 1, officially unveiled SkyShark, a next-generation military drone platform designed to transform battlefield operations with speed, precision, and UK-built sovereignty. At a live showcase event hosted at Enstone Airfield in Oxfordshire on the […]
MGI Engineering’s Full Scale SkyShark Prototype Test: A Milestone in UxS Development
MGI Engineering recently conducted another full-scale prototype test of its SkyShark UxS in Spain. This test marked a significant step forward in the development of the SkyShark, demonstrating stable flight and control while gathering crucial data as we prepare for operational testing. As MGI Engineering advances its UxS technology, the SkyShark project stands as a […]