Development of more novel weapon systems includes the second phase launch of the Tactical Advanced Laser Optical Systems (TALOS) project (TALOS-TWO), designed to support a long term target of developing 100 kilowatt-class laser weapons by 2030.
By Tim MartinHow to unlock innovation and savings for DoD: “commercial,” not COTS
Overmatch is fleeting and while traditional acquisitions can’t always keep up with new threats, a different and approved practice can.
“We need to lose the generational name because aircraft are going to be evolving all the time,” said BAE Systems’ combat air strategy director Mike Baulkwill.
By Andrew White
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Breaking Defense Q&A with James Fairbanks, Director of Operational Analysis and Threat Lab Group, BAE Systems
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The capabilities the companies described as part of the ICS are similar to what Pentagon officials have said is needed for Joint All Domain Command and Control.
By Justin Katz
At this week’s AUSA Global Force symposium, the company is showing off its new AMPV NxT prototype, a vehicle featuring Elbit’s UT30 Mk2.
By Ashley Roque
“We’re already making good progress on the design and development of the next generation submarine in the UK, where we have more than 1,000 people working on the SSN-AUKUS program and major infrastructure investment underway,” BAE Systems CEO Charles Woodburn said.
By Colin Clark
Roberto Cingolani appeared to question UK secrecy, suggesting London has been unwilling to share how it will contribute to developing GCAP system of systems-type aircraft and technology.
By Tim Martin
Military innovation and savings: Go commercial
DoD uses FAR Part 12 acquisitions to save hundreds of millions of dollars in “of a type” systems like civil landing systems with applicability to military aircraft.
The apparent confirmation that Riyadh has delivered firm requirements to the UK marks a major step forward on the path to closing the long delayed fighter jet deal.
By Tim Martin
With a first flight planned for this year, manufacturers BAE Systems and Leonardo said the advanced radar will be “able to locate and deny use of an adversary’s radar with a powerful electronic jamming attack, whilst staying beyond the reach of threats.”
By Tim Martin Germany had long blocked the sale of the fighters, but now the German foreign minister reportedly said the situation in the Middle East has changed.
By Tim Martin
The restart will involve BAE Systems UK and US-based supply chain, and first deliveries are expected in 2025.
By Tim Martin
Counter-drone strategy was a key theme at this year’s AUSA conference, ahead of an Army challenge to industry to take out dozens of UAVs at a time.
By Michael Marrow
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Ensuring operational excellence and mission assurance across defense and commercial sectors.
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Survivability that spans the spectrum.
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