UK Royal Air Force launches 'Storm Fighter' collaborative combat drone program (opex360.com)

• Launch of Storm Fighter CCA program by UK Ministry of Defence on July 16, 2026
• Funding of approximately £300 million; drones to operate with Typhoon, F-35, and Tempest
• Complementary programs: Storm Shroud, Storm Chrome, Storm Fire, and Royal Navy's Vanquish

"On July 16, 2026, the UK Ministry of Defence launched the Storm Fighter collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) program, funded with approximately £300 million. The drones will operate alongside Typhoon, F-35, and future Tempest fighters. Defence Procurement Minister Luke Pollard announced the program at the Global Air Space Chiefs conference in London."