Robot wingmen vs. China: What a think tank’s wargame revealed about a key USAF concept

Summary

1. Simulations revealed CCAs effectively countered air defenses as sensors and decoys.
2. The exercise emphasized "affordable mass" with a preference for expendable, cost-effective drones.
3. CCAs displayed a broad capability and cost spectrum, ranging from $2 million to $40 million.

References

• Media Check: Defense One - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE GUIDELINES LEARNING OUTCOMES ETC)