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UK defense company BAE Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Türkiye-based Tualcom to explore collaboration on technologies that will enable the next generation of autonomous air capabilities to thrive in the modern battlespace.
The agreement establishes a strategic framework for both companies to investigate opportunities to integrate resilient navigation, advanced communications and electronic warfare technologies into future autonomous platforms, supporting customers in the UK, Türkiye and international markets.
As defense customers increasingly seek autonomous systems capable of operating in contested and degraded environments, this collaboration will explore technologies that support reliable communications where traditional communications and navigation may be denied.
“Future autonomous capability will depend not only on advanced aircraft, but on the resilience of the systems that enable them to sense, communicate and make decisions in increasingly contested environments,” said Dave Holmes, managing director, BAE Systems’ FalconWorks division. “This collaboration will bring together complementary expertise that will help us accelerate the development of sovereign, exportable technologies and deliver meaningful capability to our customers.”
“Tualcomhas invested significantly in developing and manufacturing RF Communications, Assured Navigation and Electronic Warfare technologies designed to perform in the most demanding operational conditions,” said Ali Pastonoglu, CEO, Tualcom. “Working alongside BAE Systems creates an exciting opportunity to combine our respective strengths, accelerate innovation and develop technologies that will underpin the next generation of autonomous defense systems.”
The collaboration reflects the growing strategic relationship between the United Kingdom and Türkiye in advanced aerospace and defense technologies and reinforces both organizations’ commitment to rapid innovation through industrial partnerships.
This work will be delivered through FalconWorks, our advanced research and technology business within BAE Systems’ Air sector.
Teams from FalconWorks and Tualcom will initially identify advanced development opportunities focused on resilient autonomy, enabling rapid evaluation of concepts before progressing quickly into future programs.
