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Development & Rapid Prototyping

Accelerating the development process to transform concepts into functional prototypes in real-world operational settings.

Driven by purpose. Changing Worlds.

From concept to field-ready solution under one roof. Research, design, prototyping, testing, deployment and training – all delivered as one. Simplifying the complexity of managing multiple partners.

Expertise in Action

Development & Rapid Prototyping Service

The pace of technological change means threats can emerge with little warning. Organisations need to innovate at speed and rapidly deploy new capabilities to remain effective.

Responding to pressing challenges requires the ability to swiftly research and develop equipment or capabilities for ongoing or imminent operations. Breadth of expertise, in-house facilities and real-world experience support the entire development process — without the risk of managing disconnected specialists.

Development teams bring decades of sector knowledge and operational insight to build prototypes that perform in both the lab and the complex environments they’ll face.


Maintain Your Advantage

Development & Rapid Prototyping – The Benefits

  • Accelerated Deployment

    Transform urgent requirements into field-ready solutions in weeks.

  • Cross-Disciplinary Innovation

    Access diverse expertise spanning multiple domains to solve complex, multi-faceted challenges.

  • Operational Relevance

    Apply lived experience to validate solutions in operational environments.

  • Sovereign Capability

    Maintain complete control through our UK-based, purpose-built facilities and security-cleared personnel.

Changing Worlds as One Roke

Where Expertise Meets Experience

Our customers choose Roke to help solve their toughest challenges because we offer a rare combination of industry insight, deep technical expertise, and the accreditations and clearances needed to operate in the most complex and secure environments. At Roke, you’ll join a team that thrives on tackling these challenges—working on meaningful problems, shaping technology that protects people, places, and critical systems, while developing your skills alongside brilliant minds. If that sounds like you, let’s talk.

Shaping the Future

Purpose-Built Development Facilities

Integrated facilities support every stage of rapid development, from design to deployment. These include production and model shops, anechoic chambers, high-voltage test areas, and dedicated field-testing zones – one turnkey solution for efficient and secure in-house development.

Driven by purpose. Changing Worlds.

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Insight Driven Action

Need Clarity, Pace or a Fresh Perspective?

If you’re facing a challenge that needs clarity, speed or a different kind of thinking – let’s talk. We’ll connect you with the right people to get things moving.

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