The companies intend to co-develop on-demand advanced modeling, simulation, and data integration solutions to support contested logistics, joint force sustainment, and readiness assessments across the global defense enterprise.  

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This marks a major step forward in the development of a low-cost strike and counter UAS option for frontline troops.  The launch of munitions upgraded with BAE Systems’ APKWS® laser-guidance kit from a TRV-150, a modified version of the BAE Systems’ Malloy T-150, marks the first air to air engagement of an APKWS guidance kit from a UAS, building on its decades-long presence on combat aircraft including the F-16, F-18 and Apache helicopter. 

The XQ-58A is a low observable, rail-launched drone with a maximum take-off weight of three tons. It is designed to deliver kinetic and non-kinetic effects, either in autonomous missions or employed with teaming capable fighter jets. The prototype has been in development for years and is able to travel 3,000 miles at an altitude of up to 45,000 ft.

Chainguard Containers, built to meet the most stringent federal requirements, including STIG and FIPS standards, will serve as the secure-by-design backbone of Raft's growing portfolio of edge-native defense technologies. By leveraging these production-ready, zero-CVE container images, Raft transforms months of compliance engineering into minutes, streamlining critical pathways like IATT and ATO while freeing engineering teams to focus on delivering revolutionary capabilities to the warfighter.

Recommendations from the Defence and Economic Growth Taskforce will outline key steps - including developing regional Defence Growth Deals - to ensure that working people benefit from the government’s move to increase defence spending. Helsing’s acceleration of its £350m Trinity House private investment will see it provide allied navies with AI-powered miniature submarines to protect critical underwater infrastructure. The advanced manufacturing facility will be based in Plymouth, as the new national centre of marine autonomy.

As drone applications expand from surveillance and logistics to agriculture and urban mobility, there is a growing demand for advanced AI that offers greater efficiency, endurance, and reliability. This market growth is further supported by increasing defense investments, supportive regulatory frameworks, and a surge in demand for autonomous aerial operations.

Land Based Defence Equipment Market is valued at USD 63.6 billion in 2025. Market is expected to grow by a CAGR of 8.7% to reach global sales of USD 134.1 billion in 2034 The land based defence equipment market includes armoured vehicles, artillery systems, infantry weapons, missile launchers, radar systems, and other ground force hardware used by militaries for national Défense, border security, and combat operations. The market plays a critical role in supporting modern land warfare capabilities. Governments around the world are increasing investments in advanced ground-based defence techn…

In this Ai Defence Journal Insights Report we read the ‘BAE Systems Contribution’ report. The ‘BAE Systems Contribution’ report comes soon after the UK’s Strategic Defence Review was announced at BAE Systems’ site in Glasgow, where the Prime Minister outlined a plan to create: “A defence dividend – that will be felt in the pockets of working people and the prosperity of the country, securing growth for generations to come.”