What Happened
European Nations Validate Next Generation Drone Concept
MBDA has announced that France, Germany, and Spain have approved the preliminary design review of its Remote Carrier Compact demonstrator, a collaborative combat drone intended for various military operations. The review paves the way for the design, production, and first flight of the demonstrator in 2029. MBDA completed the design, produced mock-ups, and conducted ground testing, including subsystem tests and wind tunnel trials. The company remains committed to the project despite the end of the initial NGWS framework, which funded the work. This development was first reported by AeroTime.