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U.K. developing unmanned fighter jet

"The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence is spending $242 million (124 million pounds) to develop stealth robot fighter jets, with a prototype expected in the air by the end of the decade.

It has awarded a $242 million contract to BAE Systems to develop unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology for "Project Taranis," with BAE leading an industry team that includes Qinetiq, Rolls-Royce and Smiths Aerospace. Taranis is the Celtic god of thunder.

The program will explore how cutting-edge technology can be used to deliver a new front-line UAV capability."

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