The U.S. Navy Should Make Every Warship Into an 'Aircraft Carrier'

Summary

1. Adding unmanned aircraft fleet-wide could save $13 billion.
2. Both traditional carriers and unmanned systems should be considered.
3. Unmanned aircraft bolster scouting, command-and-control, and weapons range in naval operations.
4. Distributed maritime operations increases fleet resilience.

References

• Media Check: National Interest - Media Bias/Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC