British StormShroud drones that make RAF F-35 and Typhoon fighter jets INVISIBLE to enemy radars rolled out - as PM vows to 'stand up to Putin' with more advanced aerial tech
The RAF has begun using new drones which fly ahead of F-35s and Typhoon jets and make them effectively invisible to enemy radar.
The uncrewed StormShroud craft, manufactured in Luton, Bedfordshire, came into operation on April 2.
Fitted with Leonardo's BriteStorm EW suite, the drones are capable of jamming enemy radar from long distances, allowing for a stealth attack, The Times reported.
Sir Keir Starmer visited the defence contractor's headquarters on Friday and was given a showcase of the new autonomous drone's capabilities.
The prime minister said that BriteStorm was 'really inspiring' and vowed that the UK would 'stand up to Putin and ruthlessly protest UK and European security.'
The PM added: 'StormShroud is an incredibly forward-looking piece of kit and capability that will help us as we go forward.'
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton called the rolling out of StormShroud a 'seminal moment' for the RAF as it strives to retain its competitive advantage.
He added: 'Autonomous collaborative platforms will revolutionise how we conduct a range of missions, from intelligence gathering to strike and logistical support.'
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