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To be clear, what the Deputy Secretary implied was “less expensive than manned platforms,” not less expensive drones. The DoD has a cadre of existing “qualified
by jschveibinz 3y ago
To be clear, what the Deputy Secretary implied was “less expensive than manned platforms,” not less expensive drones. The DoD has a cadre of existing “qualified” (incumbent) suppliers of drone systems, and these contractors will likely be the recipients of additional orders. It’s hard to break into that supply chain.
- ianburrell 3y agoThese drones are intended to accompany manned fighters. The Air Force is designing the next fighter, NGAD, and drones together. They are basically mini, disposable fighters.