BAE unveils Brontanax, a UK-designed CCA drone
FARNBOROUGH — BAE Systems today revealed the Brontanax, a new collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) loyal wingman drone designed for use by the United Kingdom.
The drone, roughly the size of a BAE Hawk trainer jet, was unveiled with newly-installed Defence Secretary Wes Streeting at hand during the third day of the Farnborough Airshow.
Brontanax is “intended to provide electronic warfare and precision strike capabilities against airborne and ground targets,” per a company release. Its release comes days after British officials announced a plan for UK-developed CCAs under the “Storm Fighter” moniker.
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BAE Systems unveiled the Brontanax drone at the Farnborough Airshow, designed for electronic warfare and precision strikes. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting attended the event, highlighting the UK's commitment to developing collaborative combat aircraft. The Brontanax is intended for use against airborne and ground targets.
- BAE Systems unveiled the Brontanax drone.
- The drone is designed for electronic warfare and precision strikes.
- The unveiling took place at the Farnborough Airshow.
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting was present during the unveiling.
- The Brontanax is part of the UK's plan for collaborative combat aircraft.