UK launches Storm Fighter autonomous loyal-wingman (CCA) program

The UK RAF announced Storm Fighter, a new autonomous collaborative combat aircraft (loyal wingman) effort intended to operate alongside Typhoon, F-35, and Tempest, emphasizing low cost and rapid production. While not a front-line battlefield deployment yet, it signals a concrete programmatic push toward autonomous combat teaming and massed uncrewed adjuncts, which could materially change air combat tactics and force structure.