TechnologyMilitary technology development contract award2026-05-16🇬🇧
UK selects four firms to build drone “wingmen” for Apache helicopters
source: U.K. Ministry of Defense -> target: Anduril U.K., BAE Systems, Tekever, and Thales U.K.
On 2026-05-16, the U.K. Ministry of Defense awarded about $13 million to Anduril U.K., BAE Systems, Tekever, and Thales U.K. for Project NYX, a concept demonstrator program for autonomous drone 'wingmen' for Apache helicopters. The program is intended to extend operational range and reduce risk to pilots, with human authorization required for weapons use.
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