autoevolution 28 Apr 2021, 13:45 UTC ·
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The UK is getting closer to launching their first fleet of uncrewed fighter aircraft. Team MOSQUITO, comprised of Spirit AeroSystems Belfast, Northrop Grumman and Intrepid Minds, who won the government contract back in January, is working on taking the project to its next phase. 1 photo
Team MOSQUITO’s task is to develop the Lightweight Affordable Novel Combat Aircraft (LANCA), which will fly alongside fighter jets in the Royal Air Force. This will be the UK’s first uncrewed system that is capable of both surveillance and attack, acting as a “loyal wingman” for fighter jets.
As the leader in the project, Spirit Belfast announced that they are advancing the LANCA concept by combining high-tech digital applications with the best manufacturing and design procedures. This includes using a modified version of their “