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Saildrone is preparing to manufacture its Surveyor uncrewed vessels in Norway, with a first mold already being readied, CEO Tom Fidjeland said at Euronaval. Fidjeland described the production work as technically straightforward, pointing to a local manufacturing route as the company pursues greater reach in the European market.
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Saildrone is preparing to manufacture its Surveyor uncrewed vessels in Norway, with a first mold already being readied, CEO Tom Fidjeland said at Euronaval. Fidjeland described the production work as technically straightforward, pointing to a local manufacturing route as the company pursues greater reach in the European market.
Four bidders have until mid-November to respond to the latest phase of the UK’s Project Nyx tender, which seeks a “loyal wingman” capability for Apache helicopters. A downselect is expected by year-end, marking the next step in the UK’s effort to acquire the system.
German defense AI firm Helsing has handed Germany’s military procurement agency the source code for a mission operating system designed for future combat drones and other air-warfare systems. The transfer gives the government ownership of software that has traditionally remained with industry, shifting control over a foundational element of future military platforms.
The Gambit Series is being presented as a scalable path for collaborative combat aircraft, with its developer positioning the family to counter current threats and address future challenges. The announcement offers no details on aircraft variants, capabilities, customers or delivery timelines.
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France’s Directorate General of Armaments has qualified the vertical take-off and landing variant of Airbus Helicopters’ U010 Aliaca drone for French navy service. The clearance marks a regulatory milestone for the system’s naval use; the articles provide no further detail on deployment timing or fleet numbers.
Germany’s BAAINBw has contracted MBDA Deutschland to build a demonstrator addressing the challenges of integrating a directed-energy weapon onto a tactical aircraft. The initiative is intended to lay groundwork for a Luftwaffe capability to engage drones and cruise missiles; the reports do not specify a platform, schedule or weapon performance.
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