Aerial warfare revolution: US moves to deploy robot wingmen; India developing CATS Warrior
The US Air Force is advancing its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program to deploy unmanned 'robot wingmen' alongside crewed fighters to enhance tactical capabilities. Simultaneously, India is developing its own Combat Air Teaming System, featuring the CATS Warrior drone, to modernize its aerial warfare strategy.
Why it matters
The integration of autonomous drones into military aviation represents a fundamental shift in global defense strategy, prioritizing force multiplication and pilot survivability.
Aerial warfare revolution: US moves to deploy robot wingmen; India developing CATS Warrior
The report provides a technical overview of military developments in both the US and India without expressing a value judgment on the ethics of autonomous weapons.
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