US Air Force eyes fleet of 1,000 drone wingmen as planning accelerates

Summary

This article by Stephen Losey, writing for Defense News, makes the following points:

• The CCAs will dramatically improve the performance of crewed aircraft and reduce the risk to pilots.
• The drones are a priority for USAF’s future fleet to assist its fighter fleet in winning a future war.
• CCAs could carry out a variety of missions, including striking targets and surveillance and reconnaissance.

References

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• Drones 01: COLLECTION | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)

References from the Web:

• MAR 2023 ‘Affordable Mass’ Concept Driving Air Force’s New Advanced Drone Initiative—The Drive
• MAR 2023 Air Combat Command Planner: Misconception that CCAs Will Be ‘Attritable’—Air & Space Forces  

Source Information:

• Article Source: https://www.defensenews.com/
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