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BAE Systems, Forterra join forces for autonomous AMPV prototype

The two companies plan to have a prototype of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle outfitted with autonomous capabilities by next year.

Germany’s Helsing unveils AI enabled CA-1 Europa UCAV, targets 2029 entry to service 

CA-1 Europa will be equipped with Helsing’s Centaur AI agent — an autonomous fighter jet pilot — and sits within the three-to-five tons weight class.

Skunk Works, BAE Systems pack EW ‘punch’ to codevelop autonomous air systems family

Skunk Works and BAE Systems will jointly collaborate on the family of air systems “in a way that is cost effective for our customers, easily deployable and has the expandability that is needed in the marketplace today,” said OJ Sanchez, Skunk Works general manager.

Army revamping hypervelocity cannon plan, eyeing new competitions

“Some of it will absolutely be competed. We're looking at each of the components that SCO has done. … Some of those technologies are more mature than others,” said RCCTO head Lt. Gen. Robert Rasch.

Industry giving little away regarding interest in UK loyal wingman effort

The British military appears to be in the market for “disposable” one-way drones that can carry electronic warfare (EW) and kinetic payloads, “signature managed” aircraft that could offer “reduced detectability” against integrated air defense systems and “autonomous solutions.”

Navy begins inducting T-45 trainer aircraft for service life extensions

The T-45 is facing “significant aircraft, engine, and component obsolescence issues. These issues are projected to dramatically increase operating costs and aircraft availability by 2030,” according to Navy budget documents.

Turkey and UK edge closer to Eurofighter fighter jet deal after MoU signing

The momentum toward an order builds off Turkish Minister of National Defence, Yasar Güler initially revealing in 2023 that talks were underway to buy 40 aircraft.

Italy and L3Harris agree to first EA-37A export deal

Once modified, the new aircraft will see the Italian Air Force provided with “an airborne jamming ability with range, altitude and endurance to disrupt enemy command and control communications, radars and navigation systems from an extended distance,” L3Harris said.

GCAP partners name Edgewing joint venture to deliver next generation fighter

The naming of the JV arrives 12 months after industry showcased a new concept of the future fighter designed around a conventional delta wing shape, giving increased wingspan compared to previous iterations.

UK invests over $8 billion to support SSN AUKUS build plan

The investment comes as among the first in a bid to reach an ambition of manufacturing one SSN every 18 months, which are set to be delivered from the end of the 2030s.

Space Force awards BAE $1.2B for missile warning sats in MEO

"Space Systems Command intends to award a second vendor, but the quantity will depend on the selected vendor’s proposal. The timing and scope of that award is subject to the outcomes of the on-going FY26 budget deliberations," Col. Rob Davis, SSC's head of Space Sensing program, told Breaking Defense.