Event Brief
UK names CCA drone wingman program “Storm Fighter”
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: UK minister Luke Pollard announced the Storm Fighter CCA drone wingman program and plans for new unmanned aircraft designs.
WHO: Luke Pollard, UK minister of state for defense readiness and industry
WHAT: Announced the Storm Fighter designation for the UK Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drone wingman program and said at least two new unmanned aircraft designs are planned.
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 11:26 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The announcement was made during a keynote address at the Global Air and Space Chiefs Conference.
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