What Happened
London Invests In Next Generation Unmanned Combat Systems
The United Kingdom has officially launched its Storm Fighter drone wingman program, with plans to develop at least two new unmanned aircraft designs. The program, formerly known as the Collaborative Combat Aircraft effort, aims to provide a cost-effective supplement to manned fighters. According to government officials, the Storm Fighter will serve as both a ‘guardian angel’ and ‘attack dog’ for British tactical aircraft. The UK plans to invest £300m to launch the program, with a demonstrator expected to fly by at least 2030. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.