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https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/us-air-force-commits-to-fielding-loyal-wingman-uavs/146802.article https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/us-air-
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https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/us-air-force-commits-to-fielding-loyal-wingman-uavs/146802.article https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/us-air-force-comm...
> The loyal wingman concept will also be extended to the top-secret Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider stealth bomber.
> “The B-21 is a very expensive aircraft. It has a certain payload and range. We would like to amplify that capability. It has the ability to penetrate, which is valuable,” says Kendall. “What we want is something that can go operate with it. I wouldn’t say ‘accompany it’ necessarily. The tactics are very much to be determined.”
- jasonwatkinspdx 3y agoYeah, that's just the usual posturing after programs are already started and everyone tries to hitch to everyone's wagon. The reason why that last sentence is there is even this person knows what they're saying isn't credible vs the actual mission profile of the B-21 and they're doing a PR move to get ahead of that.