Unmanned Fighter Jets Aren’t Stealing Pilots’ Jobs…Yet
by SOFREP
1 day ago
While most advanced unmanned drones today focus on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, it appears that pilotless fighter jets capable of dogfighting are not far off in the future.
But how close are the armed forces to having to purchase unmanned fighter jets? Moreover, are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) becoming increasingly involved in modern warfare?
Not quite far
One of the significant defense technology manufacturers in the industry, Lockheed Martin, recently announced its interest in further expanding its autonomous systems—but not to strip Air Force pilots’ jobs but rather to team up with its manned fighters.
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