The RAF has taken a step closer to joining the robot revolution in the skies, with the announcement it’s developing self-piloting fighter jets that will tag along as wingman to a human-piloted jet. The “loyal wingman” concept is being rapidly developed and explored by militaries around the world. Now, a £30-million ($41-million) contract to design and manufacture a prototype for the RAF has been awarded by the Ministry of Defence. The prototype, called the Mosquito, will be made by Spirit AeroSystems in Northern Ireland over the course of three years. Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston said in a statement, “We’re taking a revolutionary approach, looking at a game-changing mix of swarming drones and uncrewed fighter aircraft like Mosquito, alongside piloted fighters like Tempest, that will transform the combat battlespace in a way not seen since the advent of the jet age.” Director of Future Combat Air Richard Berthon said, “Project …