Summary:
- The UK government has selected several companies to participate in the Apache Wingman drone program, which aims to develop a new drone system to support the Apache attack helicopter.
- The Apache Wingman drone will be designed to work alongside the Apache helicopter, providing additional capabilities such as reconnaissance, surveillance, and potentially even weapons delivery.
- The program is part of the UK's efforts to modernize its military capabilities and explore the use of advanced drone technologies to enhance the effectiveness of its existing platforms.