The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has chosen four British firms to partner for the next milestone in Project NYX. This high-tech project seeks to develop autonomous “loyal wingmen” for British Army Apache helicopter crews. Anduril Industries (UK) Ltd, BAE Systems Operations Ltd, Tekever Ltd, and Thales UK Ltd have been shortlisted to drive the project forward and deliver on concepts for drones that will “increase lethality and survivability of the Apaches, while reducing risk to personnel.”
If you thought Apache helicopters were already a force to be reckoned with, imagine the sight of one or more of these war birds on the horizon, accompanied by a swarm of autonomous drones.
