The British Coast Guard (HM Coastguard) will start operational trials of two Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 vertical take off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to support search and rescue (SAR) response in north Wales both at sea and in the mountains.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will upgrade to Leonardo’s latest Osprey radar to support missions such as search and rescue, border protection, fishery and pollution patrols.