BAE Systems is in talks with the UK’s Home Office to discuss providing warzone surveillance planes during the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

The early discussions concern the deployment of HERTI unmanned surveillance aircraft, which are typically used by the military to gather intelligence, according the The Independent newspaper.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

The move is part of BAE’s push into homeland security markets.

By staff writer

Army Technology Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Army Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact across the defence sector.

Excellence in Action
SMARTSHOOTER’s SMASH AI-enabled fire control systems are turning standard rifles into precision counter drone and small arms platforms. Discover how SMASH is redefining dismounted force protection, accuracy, and ethical AI use on today’s battlefield and why it has won the Innovation award.

Discover the Impact