Draken won the prestigious Award to Industry 2025 at The Coachmakers’ Charity Fundraising Banquet held at The Mansion House in London last night (9th June.)

Master Coachmaker, Mr Stephen Fitzgerald said: “Every year this company makes an ‘Award to Industry’ presented to an innovative company recognising an outstanding professional achievement within our automotive, aerospace or coachmaking industries. Tonight, I have the honour of presenting this sought after Award to Draken.”

He added: “In the classroom or in the air, Draken’s primary purpose is to prepare frontline personnel to survive the fight. They work with leading technologies and a varied fleet of aircraft to deliver complex, highly regulated adversary training across land, sea and air. I am sure you will agree that this is an extremely poignant and well-deserved award given the dangerous and volatile world we currently live in.”

Draken CEO Nic Anderson, who accepted the award, said: “It is an incredible honour to stand before you tonight at the Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers Charity Banquet. I am deeply humbled and grateful to accept this prestigious Industry Award on behalf of our entire Draken team.”

He added: “Draken’s purpose is to provide leading-edge operational training to help the warfighter fight and win. This is what we do, every day and it why our team gets up every day to serve our customers. Our purpose drives us to innovate and excel, ensuring that our clients are prepared to meet the threats of today and the challenges of tomorrow.”

Nic said: “This award, recognizing innovation in our industry, is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of everyone at Draken. It reflects our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible and continuously striving for excellence. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each member of our team for their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts. Your contributions have been instrumental in being recognised with this great achievement today.”