BAE Systems Taranis

Taranis
Artist impression on the BAE Taranis
General information
TypeAutonomous UCAV
ManufacturerBAE Systems Military Air & Information
StatusIn development
Primary userUnited Kingdom
Number built1
History
Manufactured2010-present
First flight10 August 2013

The BAE Systems Taranis is a British demonstrator programme for unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) technology, under development primarily by the defence contractor BAE Systems Military Air & Information. The aircraft, which is named after the Celtic god of thunder Taranis, first flew in 2013. An unmanned warplane, the Taranis is designed to fly intercontinental missions, and would carry a variety of weapons, enabling it to attack both aerial and ground targets. It uses stealth technology, giving it a low radar profile, and is controllable via satellite link from anywhere on Earth.

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