British Army AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters Set to Gain Autonomous Wingman Drones Developed by Anduril UK

 Anduril UK has been down-selected by the UK Ministry of Defence for the next phase of Project NYX, a British Army programme to develop autonomous “wingman” drones for the AH-64E Apache, the company announced on May 15, 2026. The effort matters because it reflects a major shift in attack aviation doctrine, with the British Army seeking to extend Apache reach, survivability, and combat mass in contested environments increasingly shaped by layered air defences, electronic warfare, and autonomous systems. Read Full Defense News At This Link.


Britain selected Anduril UK to develop autonomous wingman drones for the British Army’s AH-64E Apache fleet under Project NYX (Picture Source: Anduril)



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