Brontanax
Coverage of Brontanax in the Nexus archive.
- UK pumps £708 million into its future fighter jet
The UK has allocated £708 million to develop advanced technologies for the Royal Air Force’s Tempest fighter jet, part of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) with Italy and Japan. Contracts for a hypersonic target, a 'loyal wingman' drone, and autonomous combat aircraft development were awarded, with Canada joining GCAP as an observer.
- 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.