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UK engineers have been exploring the use of the Link 16 datalink as an initial means of commanding autonomous collaborative platforms.

BAE Systems is hoping to accelerate the integration of the European Common Radar System Mk. 2 into the UK’s Eurofighter Typhoons.

Qinetiq is looking to parlay its position as a provider of aerostat for border protection into European contracts.

QinetiQ is embarking on a restructuring of its U.S. business as it warned full-year fiscal 2025 results were hit by charges in activities there and elsewhere.

The trinational development of a next-generation fighter is using a less expensive airliner to test airborne systems.

Likely being developed to meet Ukrainian needs, Project Brakestop will be a rapid development and procurement program.

Thales is looking to begin industrialization of its Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon developed in the UK.

The so-called Silent Hangar—a large anechoic chamber due to open in 2026—will be able to test military aircraft up to the size of the Boeing Chinook rotorcraft.

Airbus’ high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) spinoff Aalto has won design organization approvals (DOA) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

QinetiQ delivered strong cash recovery in the second half in a financial year impacted by a long continuing resolution in the U.S.

Quantum inertial navigation; airport hydrogen handling demo; lithium-metal pack tested; and autonomous agricultural helicopter.

UK technologies that could enable autonomous collaborative platforms (ACP) to work with crewed combat aircraft have been demonstrated.

The UK’s DragonFire laser directed energy demonstration weapon has been tested against aerial targets for the first time.

The UK’s Empire Test Pilots school has launched an uncrewed air systems (UAS) test pilot course, reflecting growing market needs.

QinetiQ is adapting the four-engine airliner to become an Airborne Technology Demonstrator to support radar and sensor integration work for future programs.

Qinetiq’s Australian business has been contracted to design and build an unmanned aerial systems flight test range for the Queensland Government.