Wingmen in the Skies: Manned-Unmanned Teaming ✈️

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Witness the future of warfare! Autonomous drone wingmen are transforming combat. Discover the global race & ethical dilemmas. Click to learn more!

The Wingmen Take Flight: A New Era of Air Warfare?

From the front lines of modern conflict, a new breed of aerial combat is emerging – one where autonomous wingmen dance in the skies alongside their human counterparts. These aren’t the drones of yesterday, confined to reconnaissance and targeted strikes. This is a paradigm shift, a blurring of the lines between man and machine, with far-reaching implications for how future wars will be fought. YouTube videos documenting this evolution reveal the rapid acceleration of Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capabilities, from experimental programs to real-world deployments, sparking crucial questions about autonomy, strategic advantage, and the very nature of airpower. This curated collection of video insights offers a glimpse into this rapidly changing battlespace, exploring how nations are racing to harness the potential of drone wingmen, and what it means for the future of air dominance.

Key Takeaways: MUM-T in Action

Global Race for Drone Wingmen: Nations like the US, Australia, China, Turkey, and India are heavily investing in MUM-T capabilities, signifying a widespread recognition of the potential of this technology. Programs like the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, CATS Warrior, and various others demonstrate diverse approaches to designing and integrating these unmanned systems.
Shifting Roles for Pilots: The advent of drone wingmen is poised to transform the role of human pilots, shifting them from direct combat towards strategic oversight and command of semi-autonomous unmanned assets. This raises questions about training, skill sets, and the psychological impact of this evolving dynamic.
Autonomy and Control: The level of autonomy granted to drone wingmen remains a critical debate, particularly within international discussions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) used within autonomous lethal weapons systems. Videos exploring programs like Skyborg and various others highlight the challenges of balancing automation with human control to ensure ethical and effective use of force.
Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA): The US Air Force’s CCA program signals a move towards affordable, attritable unmanned platforms designed to operate alongside more advanced fighters like the NGAD. This concept aims to overwhelm adversaries with numbers while reducing the risk to human pilots and expensive manned assets.
International Collaboration and Competition: While some nations are developing indigenous MUM-T capabilities, others are pursuing international collaborations. This interplay of cooperation and competition highlights the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding this transformative technology.

The Future of the Wingman: Swarm Warfare and Beyond

The videos presented reveal not just current capabilities, but also hint at future trends. The integration of AI, advancements in swarming technology, and the development of more sophisticated autonomous behaviors suggest that drone wingmen will play an increasingly prominent role in air warfare. Will this lead to fully autonomous fighter squadrons, operating independently of human control? What are the ethical implications of such a future? These are the critical questions that need to be addressed as this technology matures.

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Scroll down to explore the video highlights and gain a deeper understanding of how drone wingmen are transforming the skies above the battlefield, raising crucial questions about the future of air combat.

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Combat Drones & Future Air Warfare - Autonomy, Teaming & Next-generation Drone Wingmen — Combat Drones & Future Air Warfare – Autonomy, Teaming & Next-generation Drone Wingmen Perun

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We’ve previously talked about 6th Generation fighters on this channel (https://youtu.be/RPrWm6fWuaM) but when they take to the skies, they won’t be doing so alone.

Increasingly autonomous and capable unmanned combat aircraft are here, and they are going to change the way you build an air force.

Forces around the world are talking about the immense possibilities of combining manned and unmanned systems together into a cohesive team.

In this episode I discuss the concepts behind drone wingmen, some of the major development programs, and what they might mean for the future of air warfare.

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For example, proud shilling of the MQ-28 is done for comedic effect and should not be taken to represent financial or any other kind of advice

Relevant Reading/sourcing US DoD Directive 3000.09 https://www.esd.whs.mil/portals/54/documents/dd/issuances/dodd/300009p.pdf

PACAF Strategy 2030: https://www.pacaf.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3522468/pacific-air-forces-commander-releases-pacaf-strategy-2030-evolving-airpower/

DARPA Longshot: https://www.darpa.mil/program/longshot https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/general-atomics-prepares-for-flight-testing-of-uncrewed-missile-truck/154890.article

Harpy https://www.iai.co.il/p/harpy

Airbus on FCAS https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/defence/multi-domain-superiority/future-combat-air-system-fcas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdo5EKlcfYc

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-12-remote-carrier-demonstrator-released-and-operated-from-flying-a400m

NGAD is expensive https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/04/28/future-ngad-fighter-jets-could-cost-hundreds-of-millions-apiece/

Reporting on Australian Loyal Wingman concepts https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/loyal-wingman-to-take-australias-airpower-into-the-next-era/

Reporting on CCA https://www.airandspaceforces.com/usaf-5-8-billion-ccas-five-years-spectral-warfare/

https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/collaborative-combat-aircraft-cca-usa/

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/collaborative-combat-aircraft-ngad-timeline/

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/affordable-mass-concept-driving-air-forces-new-advanced-drone-initiative

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-very-opposed-cost-limits-ccas/

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/09/07/mark-your-calendar-for-a-planned-drone-wingmen-competition-in-2024/

S-70 https://tass.com/defense/1375043 https://tass.com/defense/1452733

Reporting on Mosquito https://www.airforce-technology.com/features/mosquito-swat-becomes-the-latest-in-a-long-line-of-uk-uncrewed-dead-ends/

Interview on F-35 Fusion https://sldinfo.com/2018/11/the-f-35-and-data-fusion-a-perspective-from-the-international-fighter-conference-2018/

Unmanned Aircraft Systems report – CRS https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47188

Kizelima image from https://www.dailysabah.com/business/defense/baykar-plans-to-make-supersonic-variant-of-unmanned-fighter-jet-kizilelma

Skyborg https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2596671/skyborg-autonomy-core-system-has-successful-first-flight/

Reporting on ERC https://www.edrmagazine.eu/mbda-developing-expendable-remote-carrier-for-the-fcas-programme

X-61A Gremlin https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2021/11/08/darpa-has-caught-a-gremlin-drone-in-midair-can-it-grab-four-in-a-half-hour/

Secretary Kendall discussing NGAD and CCA
Kendall’s Top Seven Priorities to Cope With Peer Adversaries Include Two New Aircraft
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/kendall-new-details-air-force-plans-200-ngad-1000-ccas/

PRC Images and concepts https://www.airdatanews.com/chinese-two-seat-j-20-fighter-jet-controlling-three-gj-11-stealth-drones/

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/china-unveils-loyal-wingman-armed-drone-concept-2021-09-29/

Marines vs Robots https://www.businessinsider.com/marines-fooled-darpa-robot-hiding-in-box-doing-somersaults-book-2023-1

Mosquito https://www.gov.uk/government/news/royal-air-force-rapid-capabilities-office-announce-review-of-project-mosquito

MQ-28 Ghost Bat https://www.boeing.com.au/products-services/Defense-Space-Security/ghost-bat.page https://www.airforce.gov.au/our-work/projects-and-programs/ghost-bat

MQ-20 flying autonomously using LEO SATCOM Datalink https://www.ga.com/ga-asi-flies-mq-20-avenger-autonomously-using-leo-satcom-datalink

Timestamp: 00:00:00 — The Race 00:01:49 — What Am I Talking About? 00:04:12 — Automation Levels 00:07:48 — Why Go Unmanned? 00:12:13 — Teaming 00:14:53 — Why Aviation? 00:34:06 — Programs Of Note 00:46:18 — Collaborative Combat Aircraft 00:57:13 — The Evolving Systems 01:03:35 — Towards Full Autonomy 01:05:28 — Conclusion

China’s Z-10ME Attack Helicopter Aims For Buyers At Singapore Airshow As Chinese Arms Exports Slow CRUX

88,802 views | 803 | February 25 2024 14:00:33 (649 comments)[ Read more … ]
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) displayed its Z-10 attack helicopter for the first time outside its home country at the 2024 Singapore Airshow. At the 2024 Singapore Airshow, the company displayed the export version of the attack helicopter, known as the Changhe Z-10ME-02. The helicopter was on display alongside other weapons like rocket launchers, GR5 guided rockets and air-to-air missiles CM-502KG and TY-90. The Z-10 is already in service with the PLA and is among the helicopter models used in drills on the border with India and near Taiwan. Watch the video to find out more about the helicopter. #chinesehelicopter #chinesedefence #worldnews

0:00 – INTRODUCTION 1:12 – CHINA’S Z-10ME HELICOPTER 2:19 – CHINA SEEKING NEW BUYERS FOR Z-10? 4:38 – Z-10’S EXPORT OUTLOOK REMAINS “UNCERTAIN”

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It Will Take Decades For IAF to Adapt With Manned-Unmanned Teaming System | हिंदी में Unacademy Defence Gurukul

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KAAN, KIZILELMA und ANKA-3 Manned - Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) — KAAN, KIZILELMA und ANKA-3 Manned – Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) Verteidigungsindustrie der Türkei (M.E.A)

754 views | 25 | December 1 2023 22:29:27 (4 comments)[ Read more … ]
Habe 2 Videos die von der Seite @conflict gerendert wurde zusammengefügt/geschnitten und mit Schrift und Musik unterlegt mit Quell Angabe/Einführungsbild am Anfang und Ende: #AKINCI #AKSUNGUR #ANKA #BayraktarTB3 #KAAN #KIZILELMA #HÜRKUS #ANKA3 alle in einer animierten Video. KAAN hat die Belastungstests abgeschlossen. Die Untereinheiten von KAAN wurden zerlegt und flugtauglich wieder zusammengebaut. Der Erstflug findet am 27. Dezember statt. Auch ANKA-3 wurde nach Design-, Struktur- und Subsystemverbesserungen für den Erstflug vorbereitet. KAAN, KIZILELMA und ANKA-3 werden voraussichtlich am 27. Dezember einen gemeinsamen Flug durchführen. Teaming ist das Ziel der Türkei für die Zukunft. Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) ist der gemeinsame Einsatz bemannter und unbemannter Einheiten im Hinblick auf ein gemeinsames Missionsziel . (Soldaten, bemannte und unbemannte Luft- See- und Bodenfahrzeuge) Es wird zu einer der Schlüsselinnovationen, die den Weg zur künftigen türkischen Luftwaffe ebnen werden. KAAN hat die Belastungstests abgeschlossen. Die Untereinheiten von KAAN wurden zerlegt und flugtauglich wieder zusammengebaut. Der Erstflug findet am 27. Dezember statt. Auch ANKA-3 wurde nach Design-, Struktur- und Subsystemverbesserungen für den Erstflug vorbereitet. KAAN, KIZILELMA und ANKA-3 werden voraussichtlich am 27. Dezember einen gemeinsamen Flug durchführen. Teaming ist das Ziel der Türkei für die Zukunft. Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) ist der gemeinsame Einsatz bemannter und unbemannter Einheiten im Hinblick auf ein gemeinsames Missionsziel . (Soldaten, bemannte und unbemannte Luft- See- und Bodenfahrzeuge) Es wird zu einer der Schlüsselinnovationen, die den Weg zur künftigen Luftwaffe ebnen werden.

Loyal wingman drones: Man-machine combine set to transform aerial warfare | IOD, S02, Ep 43 India Today

12,451 views | 142 | October 11 2024 10:43:46 (30 comments)[ Read more … ]
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced that flight testing for India’s ‘Loyal Wingman’ drone will begin by 2024. Part of HAL’s Combat Air Teaming System (CATS), this indigenous drone will accompany manned IAF fighter jets, offering a new dimension in air combat by working alongside or behind fighters to protect and support them. It can be launched from aircraft like the C-130 or Su-30 MKI and controlled via a secure data link.

The CATS Warrior first unveiled in 2021, is a twin-engined unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for aerial and ground attacks. HAL has teamed up with private sector players to develop this cutting-edge technology. But what exactly is a ‘loyal wingman’ drone? And how does it revolutionise the concept of Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) in modern warfare?

In other news, France started developing an air-combat drone that will serve as an unmanned wingman for the country’s Rafale fighter. This is part of a contract with Dassault Aviation to start work on an upgrade package for the aircraft.

Countries like the U.S., Australia, Russia, and China are also racing to perfect this tech, which could shift pilots from direct combat roles to more strategic oversight as UAVs handle dangerous missions. Can India make its mark in this high-tech space?

In this episode, Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor delve into the global race for ‘loyal wingman’ drones. They explore the progress made by nations like France, which has just launched its wingman project for Rafale fighters, and discuss how the integration of unmanned systems like Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat could redefine future air combat.

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It Will Take Decades For IAF To Adapt With Manned-Unmanned Teaming System | Unacademy BPSC Special Unacademy BPSC

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