What are ‘loyal wingmen’ drones? Unmanned fighter jet ‘groundbreaking for UK defence’

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDefence secretary Wes Streeting unveiled the new British-made Brontanax drone, developed by BAE Systems, at the Farnborough Airshow, hailing it as a "groundbreaking moment for UK defence." The Brontanax, an uncrewed autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft designed to fly alongside piloted jets as a "loyal wingman," is expected to be operational in the skies by 2027. The Ministry of Defence awarded BAE Systems a £708 million contract extension to continue developing a next-generation combat aircraft as part of the Global Combat Air Programme. Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds announced a £600 million package to support the British aerospace sector during his visit to the Farnborough Airshow. Prime minister Andy Burnham, in a video message, highlighted the aerospace and defence sectors' role in reindustrialising the nation and creating jobs, particularly outside London and the South East. In fullWes Streeting unveils ‘loyal wingman’ drones in ‘groundbreaking moment’ for UK’s defenceMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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