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Partnerships have always been at the heart of manufacturing, whether it’s sharing ideas, pooling expertise or tackling big challenges. 🤝
In this week's Smart Factory digital briefing, we’re spotlighting two collaborations making waves in the defence sector.
Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems have announced a new strategic partnership between their cutting-edge Skunk Works and FalconWorks divisions, aiming to create a family of adaptable, autonomous air systems.
Meanwhile, Filtronic has joined TEAM FORTITUDE, a sovereign alliance of UK SMEs delivering agile and export-ready electronic deception capabilities.
Keep scrolling down for these articles and more. ⬇️
Molly Cooper, Features Editor, The Manufacturer
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