In the future, UAVs are expected to replace manned attack aircraft. The UK's 2005 Defence Industrial Strategy states that, as an essential part of future combat air capability, the UK is examining the balance between manned and uninhabited aerial vehicles.
With programmes such as Taranis, CORAX, Raven and HERTI, BAE Systems has developed the technologies and agile project management techniques, to be a leading player in this market.
