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The US Air Force’s New Drones Are a Game Changer
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:13 am
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:13 am
A drone fighter doesn't have to be limited to what the pilot's body can withstand.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/the-us-air-forces-new-drones-are-a-game-changer
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The Collaborative Combat Aircraft program marks the next step in the evolution of airpower, signaling the beginning of the end for manned fighter platforms.
The US Air Force’s forthcoming Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program is designed to serve as an autonomous drone wingman to the sixth-generation F-47 NGAD, marking the beginning of a new era in airpower, where automated and manned aircraft work in synchronization.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/the-us-air-forces-new-drones-are-a-game-changer
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Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:15 am to Auburn1968
It’s coming. That and a lot more.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:15 am to Auburn1968
very interesting. the limiting factor will be the material itself. how many Gs it takes before losing structural integrity.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:16 am to Jobu93
Drone warfare is a terrifying prospect
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:17 am to Auburn1968
Without reading, I'm guessing this is one of the ones Anduril (sp?) is working on. If y'all want to read about some crazy, futuristic type stuff go check out what they're developing. Some of it is kind of scary.
There are some interviews with the founder as well. I believe 60 mins had one with him maybe 3-5 years ago or so.
ETA - here's a couple of the interviews with the CEO. Haven't watched them so not sure if they're part of the same interview and just chopped up...
Anduril CEO unveils Fury unmanned fighter jet
I believe this is the one I'm talking about...
There are some interviews with the founder as well. I believe 60 mins had one with him maybe 3-5 years ago or so.
ETA - here's a couple of the interviews with the CEO. Haven't watched them so not sure if they're part of the same interview and just chopped up...
Anduril CEO unveils Fury unmanned fighter jet
I believe this is the one I'm talking about...
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Palmer Luckey made his fortune with VR headsets, founding Oculus as a teen. Now he's focused on the future of warfare, developing autonomous weapons powered by AI for the U.S. military and its allies.
This post was edited on 7/25/25 at 10:22 am
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:17 am to Auburn1968
Well Shite…
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:18 am to Breesus
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Drone warfare is a terrifying prospect
The drone footage from the Russia/Ukraine war is some scary shite.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:21 am to Auburn1968
Send our Karens to enemy countries
2 birds. .
2 birds. .
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:22 am to Breesus
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Drone warfare is a terrifying prospect
100% agree.
Drone swarms are a big problem.
On a Human level, I felt quite bad for the Russian soldiers who were videoed getting smoked by drone/grenade combos. Those soldiers were conscripts and wow they were in over their head.
This is a moment that is probably parallel to "over the top" WWI warfare walking into machine gun interlocked fields of fire. Very much a meat grinder.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:24 am to Jobu93
Were closer to Protoss Carriers than folks know 
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:25 am to Auburn1968
Yeah, but you end up shelving one of the coolest careers in the history of the world.
No one will give a frick if you're a drone pilot. You think the Top Gun franchise works if it's a bunch of nerds in a trailer flying drones?
Drones are gay.
No one will give a frick if you're a drone pilot. You think the Top Gun franchise works if it's a bunch of nerds in a trailer flying drones?
Drones are gay.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:26 am to Auburn1968
How long before they stick an R-2 unit in the fuselage behind the pilot's canopy?
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:27 am to UptownJoeBrown
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It’s coming. That and a lot more.
If they are talking about it publicly, then they already have it and for awhile.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:29 am to Auburn1968
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:30 am to Ponchy Tiger
I'm kind of shocked that there hasn't been some kind of crazy terrorist attack with a drone(s) yet.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:30 am to Auburn1968
What happens when the communication links are interrupted controlling the autonomous drones? Seems like the communication system will be the weak point in the upcoming drone wars.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:33 am to Jobu93
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very interesting. the limiting factor will be the material itself. how many Gs it takes before losing structural integrity.
Not exactly. Pulling G's requires energy, ie, the drone will have to slow some to turn. Lift to drag and a whole lot of other factors start coming into play. Circuit boards have g limits much lower than the theoretical airframes you could design too.
Drones will have advantages for sure, but it won't be some lopsided 10:1 or even 5:1 capability. More like 1.5:1. Even that though is 50%.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:37 am to Auburn1968
It will be a game changer for a time. Technology makes an impact for a time (first it was airplanes, then atomic weapons, then jet engines, then stealth etc.) but eventually the adversary's technology and tactics catch up to negate those advantages.
But I see a day when a lot of flying/fighting is done via drone/robots.
But I see a day when a lot of flying/fighting is done via drone/robots.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:45 am to Breesus
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Drone warfare is a terrifying prospect
Heh... Not to the pilots.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:56 am to slacker130
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You think the Top Gun franchise works if it's a bunch of nerds in a trailer flying drones?
Drones are gay.
Top Gun's volleyball scene is the gayest thing from the 80s.
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