UK’s BAE enters uncrewed fighter competition with ‘Brontanax’

BAE Systems unveiled its new uncrewed fighter jet, Brontanax, at the Farnborough Airshow, positioning the UK in a competitive global market for Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The project, developed with the Royal Air Force, aims for flight testing by 2027 and potential deployment by 2030, with a projected cost under $25 million and 70-80% of fighter jet capabilities.