Thales Welcomes Down-Selection for UK's Apache Wingman Drone
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Thales Welcomes Down-Selection for UK's Apache Wingman Drone Programme

Thales is delighted to have been down-selected to propose an offer for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform programme - Project NYX.

Thales is well positioned to support, drawing on decades of experience in trusted autonomous systems, collaborative mission management, and the delivery of complex defence solutions. Thales brings a wealth of uncrewed aerial systems experience, including the delivery of safe, certified technologies under UK Military Aviation Authority regulations. Working with Schiebel, Thales will continue this partnership to deliver a flexible and scalable UK solution.

Thales has deep expertise in developing resilient autonomous and semi-autonomous systems capable of performing reliably in contested and degraded operational environments.

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Feb 23, 2026

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