‘Step by step’: BAE eyes yearlong AMPV ramp up, new prototypes

‘Step by step’: BAE eyes yearlong AMPV ramp up, new prototypes
‘Step by step’: BAE eyes yearlong AMPV ramp up, new prototypes

At this week’s AUSA Global Force symposium, the company is showing off its new AMPV NxT prototype, a vehicle featuring Elbit’s UT30 Mk2.

Australia sends $4.6B AUD to bolster UK sub industry for SSN AUKUS as shipbuilders named

Australia sends $4.6B AUD to bolster UK sub industry for SSN AUKUS as shipbuilders named
Australia sends $4.6B AUD to bolster UK sub industry for SSN AUKUS as shipbuilders named

“We’re already making good progress on the design and development of the next generation submarine in the UK, where we have more than 1,000 people working on the SSN-AUKUS program and major infrastructure investment underway,” BAE Systems CEO Charles Woodburn said.

Leonardo CEO criticizes UK for lack of transparency on GCAP industrial plans

Leonardo CEO criticizes UK for lack of transparency on GCAP industrial plans
Leonardo CEO criticizes UK for lack of transparency on GCAP industrial plans

Roberto Cingolani appeared to question UK secrecy, suggesting London has been unwilling to share how it will contribute to developing GCAP system of systems-type aircraft and technology.

New Typhoons for Saudi Arabia? BAE says it’s working with UK on requirements

New Typhoons for Saudi Arabia? BAE says it’s working with UK on requirements
New Typhoons for Saudi Arabia? BAE says it’s working with UK on requirements

The apparent confirmation that Riyadh has delivered firm requirements to the UK marks a major step forward on the path to closing the long delayed fighter jet deal.

UK begins next-gen Eurofighter Typhoon radar integration, eyeing ‘powerful’ EW capabilities

UK begins next-gen Eurofighter Typhoon radar integration, eyeing ‘powerful’ EW capabilities
UK begins next-gen Eurofighter Typhoon radar integration, eyeing ‘powerful’ EW capabilities

With a first flight planned for this year, manufacturers BAE Systems and Leonardo said the advanced radar will be “able to locate and deny use of an adversary’s radar with a powerful electronic jamming attack, whilst staying beyond the reach of threats.”

Germany lifts block on Eurofighter Typhoon sale to Saudi Arabia: Reports

Germany lifts block on Eurofighter Typhoon sale to Saudi Arabia: Reports
Germany lifts block on Eurofighter Typhoon sale to Saudi Arabia: Reports

Germany had long blocked the sale of the fighters, but now the German foreign minister reportedly said the situation in the Middle East has changed.

BAE Systems to restart US Army M777 howitzer structures production line

BAE Systems to restart US Army M777 howitzer structures production line
BAE Systems to restart US Army M777 howitzer structures production line

The restart will involve BAE Systems UK and US-based supply chain, and first deliveries are expected in 2025.

Army on the hunt for counter-drone tech as firms show off c-UAS solutions

Army on the hunt for counter-drone tech as firms show off c-UAS solutions
Army on the hunt for counter-drone tech as firms show off c-UAS solutions

Counter-drone strategy was a key theme at this year’s AUSA conference, ahead of an Army challenge to industry to take out dozens of UAVs at a time.

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Pentagon declares second Nunn-McCurdy cost breach for F-15 electronic warfare kit

Pentagon declares second Nunn-McCurdy cost breach for F-15 electronic warfare kit
Pentagon declares second Nunn-McCurdy cost breach for F-15 electronic warfare kit

A decision to slash procurement of the kits contributed to a 39 percent cost growth over a baseline estimate, causing a “significant” breach.

The sights of DSEI 2023 in London [PHOTOS]

The sights of DSEI 2023 in London [PHOTOS]
The sights of DSEI 2023 in London [PHOTOS]

Here’s just a bit of what the Breaking Defense team saw on the show floor this year.

Could the UK replicate ‘Replicator’? ‘Absolutely,’ says BAE FalconWorks

Could the UK replicate ‘Replicator’? ‘Absolutely,’ says BAE FalconWorks
Could the UK replicate ‘Replicator’? ‘Absolutely,’ says BAE FalconWorks

David Holmes, managing director of BAE’s FalconWorks, said matching the Pentagon’s ambitious autonomous push would take a lot of teamwork and a rethinking of the supply chain.

BAE Systems planning counter-drone demo for US Army using new prototype AMPV

BAE Systems planning counter-drone demo for US Army using new prototype AMPV
BAE Systems planning counter-drone demo for US Army using new prototype AMPV

The demo comes as the company’s other arms also seek out ways to equip vehicles with counter-UAS capabilities.