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

February 23, 2026

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.

As a long-standing UK defence partner, Thales is committed to delivering sovereign solutions, underpinned by a strong national ecosystem.

Source : Thales