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BAE FalconWorks and SURVICE sign framework to deepen uncrewed air system development

BAE Systems' FalconWorks and SURVICE Engineering have signed a framework agreement to collaborate on uncrewed air system (UAS) technologies, building on an existing relationship that dates to a 2015 Malloy Aeronautics agreement. The pact formalises joint development and systems-integration work on UAS capabilities.

Discovered 2026-02-19T05:29:51.196207-08:00 | 2026-02-19T05:29:51.196207-08:00

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  • Formalises a prime–integrator partnership to accelerate UAS technology development, reinforcing the broader move to embed uncrewed systems in tactical doctrine and training [source:49cb1acc-105a-4117-a0bb-c0bf62e97685]

  • Adds to a wave of industry partnerships and co-production activity for uncrewed platforms, complementing recent international collaboration and Gulf-region production discussions GA-ASI UAE co-production talks and the UAE HT-100 procurement

  • Builds on BAE’s broader technology alliances that underpin autonomy, sensors and secure electronics for mission systems, signalling integrated capability development rather than isolated kit upgrades [source:6a436862-9114-4cf8-b61f-d043df0ce909]

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