Tbf QinetiQ was a major player in DefenseTech and UAVs even before BoJo.

Talon robots, the Zephyr UAV, and the Banshee UAVs are all their IP and still being used in Ukraine [0][1]

[0] - https://www.qinetiq.com/en/news/qinetiq-delivers-10000th-ban...

[1] - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-accelerates-long-range...