
The Royal Air Force is redefining the future of air combat with StormShroud, the first in a new family of Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP). Designed to blind enemy radar and bolster the survivability of Typhoon and F-35B Lightning jets, this innovative drone system has undergone a rigorous first year of operational testing. From its historic debut at RAF Spadeadam to complex multi-platform exercises on Salisbury Plain, discover how 216 Squadron is pioneering new tactics and a unique reservist-led organizational model to lead the next generation of uncrewed capability.