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Royal Navy plans to launch Talon jet drone from carrier in 2027 - Navy Lookout

The trial will test how the jet-powered uncrewed aircraft works with F-35B fighters and helicopters under Project VANQUISH, officials said.

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The First Sea Lord has announced plans to launch Northrop Grumman’s Talon uncrewed jet from a Royal Navy aircraft carrier in UK waters in 2027. The trial will help the RN assess how a jet-powered uncrewed aircraft could operate alongside the F-35B and the fleet’s helicopters. Speaking at the International Sea Power Conference aboard HMS […] The post Royal Navy plans to launch Talon jet drone from carrier in 2027 first appeared on Navy Lookout.

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The Royal Navy is planning a test launch of the Talon Blue in 2027. Its commander intends to sign a letter of intent with Northrop Grumman on November 12. The article The British Navy plans to test the Talon Blue UAV from an aircraft carrier in 2027 appeared first on FLIGHT.

The Royal Navy (Royal Navy) is preparing a new stage in the development of its future hybrid air wing, which will combine manned and unmanned aircraft. To this end, the service plans to conduct flight tests and demonstrations of Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A drone from one of its Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers during 2027. The initiative [...]

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navylookout.com broke the news on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
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