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BAE Systems has destroyed drones at the Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona using standard rockets equipped with the company’s Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) and an advanced proximity fuse – an approach the company says costs much less than … Continue reading BAE Systems revamps standard rockets to takes out drones
In this interview with Help Net Security, Nick Myers, Director of Business Development, Electronic Combat Solutions at BAE Systems, talks about the evolution of electronic warfare, how it works, and why it’s important to invest in such technology… Continue reading Electronic warfare: The critical capability of dominating the electromagnetic spectrum
Given that small-ish drones are already being used to deliver small packages, wouldn’t it stand to reason that giant drones could deliver large loads? That’s just what BAE Systems is looking into, with its proposed T-650 Heavy Lift Electric UAS (uncrew… Continue reading BAE Systems may build a 660-lb-capable cargo quadcopter
BAE Systems has developed the world’s smallest, lightest, and most power-efficient military M-Code GPS receiver. About the size of a postage stamp, the low-Size, Weight, And Power, (SWAP) MicroGRAMTM-M GPS receiver can be installed in handheld devices … Continue reading BAE unveils world’s smallest anti-jamming, anti-spoofing military GPS
Sarcos Defense and BAE Systems announced that the companies are partnering to develop advanced perception and sensing capabilities for autonomous platforms for Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), to benefit Department of Defense (DoD) operations. Sar… Continue reading Sarcos Defense and BAE Systems enhance autonomous platforms to benefit DoD operations
BAE Systems has revealed the latest iteration of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser guidance kit that converts dumb rockets into precision munitions. The modifications increase the effective range of APKWS-guided rockets by 30 perc… Continue reading BAE Systems’ next-gen kit improves range of laser-guided rockets
Britain’s Tempest sixth-generation fighter jet is a step closer to reality after the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) awarded BAE Systems a contract for £250 million (US$348 million) to begin the program’s concept and assessment phase.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Tempest sixth-generation fighter moves forward with new design contract
Shift5 announces Larry Prior joins as the latest addition to their Board of Directors. Larry Prior currently serves as an Operating Executive for The Carlyle Group, where he is focused on the aerospace, defense and government services sectors. Joining … Continue reading Larry Prior joins Shift5 Board of Directors
The US Air Force has flight tested the Skyborg combat drone’s Autonomy Core System (ACS) for the first time. The “brain” of the autonomous Skyborg was installed in a Kratos UTAP-22 tactical uncrewed vehicle at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, and carri… Continue reading Skyborg combat drone’s “brain” flies for the first time
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has won an £800-million (US$1.1-billion) contract from the Ministry of Defence to upgrade 148 of the British Army’s Cold War era Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks to Challenger 3 specifications. Work will begin this yea… Continue reading British Army to roll out upgraded Main Battle Tank in 2027