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<p>Project Mosquito is a technology demonstration being conducted in two phases. Phase
1 is complete, and the Ministry of Defence is currently evaluating the proposals for
Phase 2. As Project Mosquito is a technology demonstrator, it is not anticipated that
the project will result in an operational capability.</p><p> </p><p>The Many Drones
Make Light Work project explores the technical feasibility and military use of a swarm
of up to twenty small unmanned aircraft vehicles, operating under the control of one
individual. The project is in its final phase, Phase 3, delivering a structured flight
evaluation programme of this new capability with the successful first trials held
in March 2020.</p><p> </p><p>The Royal Air Force's swarming drones project continues
to be developed by the Rapid Capabilities Office with progress during recent trials
exceeding expectations in several areas. Following the successful first trials, 216
Squadron was reformed at RAF Waddington on 1 April 2020. They will take on the operating
role for the RAF's fleet of network enabled drones.</p>
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