Skunk Works and FalconWorks Announce Strategic Collaboration
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works (NYSE: LMT) and BAE Systems FalconWorks have announced a strategic partnership at DSEI defence conference to develop uncrewed autonomous air systems. The collaboration aims to create rapidly deployable, modular systems with multiple launch capabilities including air drop, ground launch, maritime launch, and wide-body logistic aircraft launch.
The initial focus will be on developing electronic warfare and attack capabilities to enhance the survivability of current crewed combat aircraft. The partnership leverages both companies' expertise in rapid prototyping and advanced manufacturing to deliver cost-effective solutions for military customers seeking to develop affordable 'combat mass' to support existing frontline combat platforms.
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works (NYSE: LMT) e BAE Systems FalconWorks hanno annunciato, alla conferenza DSEI, una partnership strategica per sviluppare sistemi aerei autonomi senza pilota. La collaborazione punta a realizzare sistemi modulari e rapidamente dispiegabili con diverse opzioni di lancio, tra cui lancio in caduta dall'aereo, lancio da terra, lancio navale e rilascio da velivoli cargo a fusoliera larga.
Il primo obiettivo sarà lo sviluppo di capacità di guerra elettronica e d'attacco per migliorare la sopravvivenza degli attuali velivoli da combattimento con equipaggio. La partnership sfrutta l'esperienza di entrambe le aziende nella prototipazione rapida e nella produzione avanzata per offrire soluzioni economicamente sostenibili ai clienti militari che cercano di creare massa combattente a basso costo a supporto delle piattaforme da prima linea esistenti.
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works (NYSE: LMT) y BAE Systems FalconWorks anunciaron en la conferencia de defensa DSEI una alianza estratégica para desarrollar sistemas aéreos autónomos no tripulados. La colaboración tiene como objetivo crear sistemas modulares y de despliegue rápido con múltiples capacidades de lanzamiento, incluyendo lanzamiento por caída desde el aire, lanzamiento desde tierra, lanzamiento marítimo y despliegue desde aviones logísticos de gran envergadura.
El enfoque inicial será desarrollar capacidades de guerra electrónica y ataque para mejorar la supervivencia de los actuales aviones de combate tripulados. La asociación aprovecha la experiencia de ambas compañías en prototipado rápido y fabricación avanzada para ofrecer soluciones rentables a clientes militares que buscan generar una "masa de combate" asequible que apoye a las plataformas de combate de primera línea existentes.
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works (NYSE: LMT)와 BAE Systems FalconWorks가 DSEI 국방 전시회에서 무인 자율 항공 시스템 개발을 위한 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이번 협력은 공중 낙하시, 지상 발사, 해상 발사, 대형 수송기에서의 투하 등 다양한 발사지원을 갖춘 모듈식의 신속 전개 가능한 시스템을 만드는 것을 목표로 합니다.
초기 초점은 현재의 유인 전투기의 생존성을 높이기 위한 전자전 및 공격 능력 개발에 맞춰집니다. 양사는 신속한 프로토타이핑과 첨단 제조 기술에 대한 전문성을 활용해 기존 전선 전투 플랫폼을 지원할 수 있는 비용 효율적인 '전투 대규모' 솔루션을 군 고객에게 제공하려고 합니다.
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works (NYSE: LMT) et BAE Systems FalconWorks ont annoncé, lors du salon de la défense DSEI, un partenariat stratégique pour développer des systèmes aériens autonomes sans pilote. La collaboration vise à concevoir des systèmes modulaires et rapidement déployables avec plusieurs modes de lancement, notamment largage en vol, lancement depuis le sol, lancement maritime et déploiement depuis des avions logistiques à large fuselage.
L'objectif initial portera sur le développement de capacités de guerre électronique et d'attaque pour améliorer la survivabilité des avions de combat actuellement pilotés. Le partenariat s'appuie sur l'expertise des deux entreprises en prototypage rapide et fabrication avancée afin de fournir des solutions économiquement viables aux clients militaires cherchant à constituer une "masse de combat" abordable pour soutenir les plateformes de combat de première ligne existantes.
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works (NYSE: LMT) und BAE Systems FalconWorks haben auf der DSEI-Verteidigungskonferenz eine strategische Partnerschaft zur Entwicklung unbemannter autonomer Luftfahrtsysteme bekannt gegeben. Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, modular aufgebaute, schnell einsatzfähige Systeme mit mehreren Startoptionen zu entwickeln, darunter Abwurf aus der Luft, Bodenstart, Seestart und Einsatz aus Transportflugzeugen mit großer Rumpfbreite.
Der erste Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Entwicklung von elektronischen Kampfsystemen und Angriffsoptionen, um die Überlebensfähigkeit aktueller bemannter Kampfflugzeuge zu erhöhen. Die Partnerschaft nutzt die Expertise beider Unternehmen in schneller Prototypenentwicklung und fortschrittlicher Fertigung, um militärischen Kunden kosteneffiziente Lösungen zu bieten, die eine bezahlbare "Kampfmassen" zur Unterstützung bestehender Frontkampfplattformen ermöglichen.
- Strategic partnership between two leading defense technology companies
- Development of modular and adaptable autonomous air systems with multiple launch options
- Focus on cost-effective and rapidly deployable solutions
- Potential to enhance existing combat aircraft capabilities
- Initial development phase with no immediate revenue impact
- Success dependent on military customer adoption and funding
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Lockheed Martin partners with BAE Systems to develop autonomous aircraft systems, potentially expanding market share in growing defense segment.
This strategic collaboration between Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works and BAE Systems' FalconWorks represents a significant development in the autonomous military systems market. The partnership combines two of the most innovative research divisions in the defense industry to develop uncrewed autonomous air systems with modular capabilities. The initial focus on electronic warfare and attack capabilities addresses a growing military demand for disruptive technologies that complement existing crewed combat aircraft.
The emphasis on modularity, multiple launch options, and rapid deployability indicates a clear response to evolving battlefield requirements. This approach allows for scalable production and adaptability across various mission profiles - a key selling point for defense ministries seeking cost-effective ways to increase combat capacity without proportional increases in personnel or traditional aircraft procurement.
Strategically, this partnership positions both companies to capitalize on the accelerating shift toward mixed crewed/uncrewed military operations. Military planners increasingly view autonomous systems as force multipliers that can extend the capabilities and survivability of more expensive crewed platforms. By combining Lockheed's expertise in stealth and advanced aeronautics with BAE's electronic warfare capabilities, the collaboration could yield systems with significant competitive advantages in contested environments.
The announcement's timing at the DSEI defense conference suggests the companies are confident enough in their joint roadmap to make a public commitment, potentially signaling that development is already well underway with existing resources allocated. For Lockheed Martin specifically, this collaboration expands their footprint in the growing autonomous systems market while leveraging their established relationships with military customers worldwide.
Drawing on both organisations' rapid design, prototyping and advanced manufacturing expertise, the collaboration will focus on producing a cost-effective and easily deployable system with multiple launch options. It will initially focus on delivering an electronic warfare and attack capability that would deliver disruptive capabilities and could complement and enhance the survivability of current crewed combat aircraft.
The initial system will be designed with modularity and adaptability for different missions, and offer multiple launch options such as air drop, ground launch, maritime launch and launch from a wide-body logistic aircraft.
The announcement comes at a time when nations are increasingly looking towards developing a mix of crewed and uncrewed assets to address the requirements of today's rapidly evolving battlespace – and the need to be able to quickly develop and field affordable 'combat mass' to support existing frontline combat platforms.
"We're pleased to join forces with BAE Systems, combining our expertise in rapid prototyping and advanced development to deliver game-changing capabilities," said OJ Sanchez, vice president and general manager, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. "By working together, we're unlocking new possibilities for our customers and advancing the future of autonomous systems."
Dave Holmes, managing director of BAE Systems' FalconWorks division, said: "Through our collaboration with Lockheed Martin we'll deliver disruptive capabilities that can make a real difference to our military customers at pace, enabling them to confront the operational requirements of today's battlefield."
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com.
About BAE
BAE Systems is a global defence, security, and aerospace company that delivers a range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. More information at baesystems.com.
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