Lockheed Martin and KAI are now seeking British production depth. Their T-50 proposal could connect aircraft assembly with simulators, software, maintenance, upgrades, and wider supply-chain participation.
Ghost Bat has brought proven collaborative combat hardware to Europe. Boeing must now convert flight-test maturity into affordable production, weapons integration, and support across several prospective customer configurations.
Singapore’s second MRCV has entered its demanding integration phase afloat. Valour now moves through combat-system installation, automation testing, crew preparation, and acceptance work before fleet deliveries begin in 2028.
Babcock and LIG are broadening their naval industrial partnership substantially. The agreement connects frigate design, Korean weapons, autonomous systems, and through-life support across prospective international programmes.
Cyber Shield places power-sector operational technology inside defence readiness planning. The exercise links factory resilience to physical process safety, utility continuity, and industrial recovery.
Raytheon’s SPY-6 extension deepens pressure across naval radar production capacity. More than 50 planned ship installations will draw on modules, software, shipyards, and repair infrastructure.
Auriga Space will test electromagnetic launch technology against hostile drones. Power density, launcher wear, projectile guidance, and repeated-shot reliability will determine the system’s viability.
CoAspire’s CHAOS missile brings additive manufacturing into maritime strike production. A $70m prototype agreement will test whether lower-cost structures can support useful output at scale.
Dutch industry has gained wider access to Orka submarine work. The amended agreement also expands potential participation in F21 torpedo production and through-life support.
Babcock has formed a maritime partnership around autonomous counter-drone defence. The concept combines an uncrewed surface vessel, modular launcher, and lower-cost guided missiles.