British company BAE Systems has unveiled the UK's first uncrewed autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), at the Farnborough International Airshow. The first-of-class CCA, named Brontanax, is intended to provide electronic warfare and precision strike capabilities against airborne and ground targets,…
UK firm BAE Systems has unveiled BlackThorn, a new generation of multi-role modular warheads designed specifically for use on autonomous platforms, one-way effectors, counter-drone systems, missiles and uncrewed ground vehicles. The BlackThorn warhead is adaptable and scalable and can be…
Defence has announced the development and extension of two significant programs to help local industry tap into the submarine supply chains of Australia’s AUKUS partners. This will help secure high-value manufacturing contracts that support Australian jobs, and develop robust and resilient…
The US Navy has awarded Hudson, New Hampshire-based BAE Systems a new five-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for APKWS laser-guidance kits to equip US armed forces with tens of thousands of additional low-cost precision munitions. The kits will go on…
Four US and UK Defence prime contractors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the establishment of an AUKUS Combat Systems Collaborative Team, positioning themselves for a potential role in Australia’s future SSN-AUKUS submarines. British company BAE Systems, US…
Adelaide-based submarine battery manufacturer PMB Defence is partnering with BAE Systems in the United Kingdom to enable the potential integration of its advanced nickel-zinc battery system into the design of the future conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered SSN-AUKUS submarines. PMB will also supply…
Korean company Hanwha Aerospace has signed a contract with UK-based BAE Systems to integrate next-generation, anti-jamming Global Positioning System (GPS) technology into Hanwha Aerospace’s Deep Strike Capability precision-guided weapon system. This contract brings the two aerospace and defence technology companies…
The UK’s BAE Systems and Canadian company Cellula Robotics have signed a 10-year exclusive agreement to continue working together on Herne, a new autonomous submarine developed specifically for military use, and have announced that they expect to deliver a market-ready…
Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems have announced a strategic partnership to develop a range of autonomous Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). The collaboration will see their advanced research and development divisions, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and BAE Systems' FalconWorks, work together…
The Royal Navy has made a delivery of supplies between warships using a Malloy T-150 quadcopter Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) during its major 2025 Indo-Pacific mission. The UAS flew from flagship HMS Prince of Wales to destroyer HMS Dauntless during…