The company will extend the barrel of the Mk 45, strengthen the gun mounts and incorporate a fully digital control system.

BAE System's MAGMA differs from its competitors in one huge way. It has no control surfaces. The drone will have stealth capabilities and use two newly developed systems to navigate in the air.

Research by Oxford Economics has revealed the extent that BAE Systems contributes to the economy in Lancashire ... The partnership is also closely linked on the ground-breaking MAGMA project which is ...