UK Shortlists Companies for Apache Loyal Wingman Program

January 26, 2026

2 min read

Seven Defense Giants Advance in Uncrewed Air Systems Project

The UK Ministry of Defence has announced that it has selected seven companies to develop prototypes for its AH-64 Apache ’loyal wingman’ program, Project NYX. The initiative aims to create Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) capable of operating alongside the UK’s Apache attack helicopters. Anduril and GKN Aerospace have partnered on this project, while BAE Systems, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin UK, Syos, Tekever and Thales are among those selected after an initial pre-qualification phase. The ultimate goal is to have an operational system by 2030.

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Anduril BAE Systems GKN Aerospace Leonardo Lockheed Martin UK Syos Tekever Thales

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UK Shortlists Companies for Apache Loyal Wingman Program

January 26, 2026

2 min read

Seven Defense Giants Advance in Uncrewed Air Systems Project

The UK Ministry of Defence has announced that it has selected seven companies to develop prototypes for its AH-64 Apache ’loyal wingman’ program, Project NYX. The initiative aims to create Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) capable of operating alongside the UK’s Apache attack helicopters. Anduril and GKN Aerospace have partnered on this project, while BAE Systems, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin UK, Syos, Tekever and Thales are among those selected after an initial pre-qualification phase. The ultimate goal is to have an operational system by 2030.

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Anduril BAE Systems GKN Aerospace Leonardo Lockheed Martin UK Syos Tekever Thales

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UK Apache loyal wingman Uncrewed Air Systems Project NYX

Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1769400690244-2161

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/uk-shortlists-companies-for-apache-attack-helicopter-loyal-wingman-program