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.
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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 gen…
Scotland bans arms companies that supply IDF from receiving financial aid
Devolved government says contractors seeking support must prove products will not be used by Israeli military The Scottish government has banned arms companies which supply the IDF from getting grants and investment support, and will freeze support for…
Norway signs £10bn deal for anti-submarine warships built in UK
MoD says agreement will support 4,000 jobs and ‘significantly strengthen Nato’s northern flank’Norway has agreed a £10bn deal that will see anti-submarine warships built in the UK, as the two countries plan joint operations in northern Europe to deal w…
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.
David Lammy faces possible legal action over Foreign Office secondments
Campaigners say placing staff from Shell and BAE Systems in ministries creates potential for improper influenceDavid Lammy is facing possible legal action over a plan to invite staff from the oil firm Shell and the defence firm BAE Systems to work insi…
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 a…
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,” …