Event

BAE Systems and Thales plan ISR mast integration for Herne XLAUV

May 12, 2026 · Partnership · BAE Systems · Defense

  • BAE Systems said it intends to integrate Thales advanced ISR mast technology into the 2027 Herne XLAUV demonstration programme.
  • Herne is positioned as a military-assured extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle for extended subsea missions.
  • The collaboration adds a sensor and mission-payload layer to BAE Systems autonomous underwater systems roadmap.

BAE Systems is a defence and aerospace prime with programs across combat vehicles, naval systems, electronic warfare, aircraft and mission systems.

Segment
Defense
Event type
Partnership
Added to Korthos
May 24, 2026
Geography
London, England · GB