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Royal Navy Unveils Project VANQUISH for New Autonomous Aircraft
10/5/2025
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Story summary
- The Royal Navy launched Project VANQUISH to seek proposals for Fixed-Wing, Short Take Off and Landing, Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP).
- ACP aims to be high-subsonic and jet-powered.
- It would operate from Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) carriers without catapults.
- Demonstrator is £10-12 million, with a 2026 demonstration and unarrested aircraft recovery risks.
- MATX supports a hybrid air wing; UK firms benefit.
