U.K.'s Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Detailed in Aviation Week & Space Technology

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Farnborough Airshow -- The U.K.'s unveiling of its Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator, the Taranis, is featured in this week's issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology. AVIATION WEEK's London Bureau Chief, Douglas Barrie, provides analysis and context in light of London's efforts to plan its future combat aircraft mix.

"The U.K.'s Taranis is a significant step toward a low-observable unmanned combat air vehicle, but it is only a step," says Douglas Barrie, London Bureau Chief, AVIATION WEEK. "The project is also a core element in sustaining British industry's national capacity to design and develop combat air systems. However further funding and support will be required in the comparatively near term if this is to continue. Similarly, the multinational Neuron UCAV program is serving the same function in other European countries. London will at some point most likely need to decide whether to pursue a European collaborative program, or to get involved further with Washington in developing an operational UCAV."

As Unmanned Vehicles (UVs) rise in numbers and influence, AVIATION WEEK is there covering the technology, programs, and operational use of UVs around the world. A special report on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles will be included in the August 23-30 double issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology, and a new, dedicated "Unmanned Horizons" channel will debut on AviationWeek.com in September 2010. For more information and to view the article, visit http://aviationweek.com/awst. Farnborough attendees can also visit AVIATION WEEK in Hall 1, Stand D13 or the ShowNews Office in Chalet A20.

About AVIATION WEEK:

AVIATION WEEK, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is the largest multimedia information and services provider to the global aviation, aerospace and defense industries, and includes http://AviationWeek.com, Aviation Week & Space Technology, Defense Technology International, Business & Commercial Aviation, Overhaul & Maintenance, ShowNews, Aviation Daily, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, The Weekly of Business Aviation, World Aerospace Database, AVIATION WEEK Intelligence Network, and MRO Prospector. The group also produces major events around the world.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies:

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a global information and education company providing knowledge, insights and analysis in the financial, education and business information sectors through leading brands including Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2009 were $5.95 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com.

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