UAS buildout accelerates in Canada and Europe as Airbus, Landing Zones, and Leonardo-Baykar expand AI-enabled drone capabilities
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a strategic partnership with Landing Zones for advanced uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in Canada. In Europe, Leonardo and Baykar’s LBA Systems joint venture has reached full operational readiness, establishing a new base for AI-enabled uncrewed aircraft, carrier-capable drones, and crewed-uncrewed teaming—while an aerostructures JV timeline has slipped to year-end amid Middle East conflict-related delays.