Portugal’s Tekever to create drones to support British armed forces missions
Portugal’s tech company Tekever is one of the companies selected to help the British armed forces to design a new generation drone that will support Apache helicopters in attack missions.
Tekever has been invited to present a design project for futuristic drones that will support Apache attack helicopters in future battles.
The NYX project paves the way for the defence sector to collaborate with the British army to develop Unmanned Air Systems (drones) that can support the helicopters in various tasks when the are in action.
This support includes reconnaissance and scouting in disputed areas, in the attack and acquisition of targets, and in electric warfare operations.
The drones will be supported by artificial intelligence in taking independent decisions that can be adjusted in complex situations on the battlefield within the parameters of the mission.
The goal is to increase the efficiency of missions, at the same time reducing risk and the logistical load of systems operated by humans.
Apart from Tekever, six British companies are presenting solutions: Anduril, BAE Systems, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin UK, Syos e Thales.
All of the invited companies went through a pre-qualification phase that ended at the end of 2025.
In March a list of pre-selected companies will be whittled down to four suppliers that will be offered contracts to take part in the research and development of a concept demo. The new drones should begin operation in 2030.
Tekever is a leading European aerospace and defence technology company, founded in 2001, specialising in developing advanced unmanned aerial systems (drones) powered by AI.
Based in Portugal with a strong international presence, the company provides high-performance, real-time intelligence for maritime, surveillance, and defense missions to governments and private clients.
In August last year, Tekever opened a new hub in Leiria. The Portuguese unicorn currently employs 1,000.
IMAGE: Tekever
SOURCE: Sapo Tech Notícias
