Submarine & Other Matters

The misadventures of AUKUS robot AlboGov never cease. I publish on subs, other naval, nuclear weapons & broad political issues. Aussie sub changes are glacial: talk rather than actual new subs. The 1st Collins LOTE may secretly concern the US Combat System & be ready 2029. Trump may decide to cancel the AUKUS Virginia offer due to USN advice it needs all operational SSNs right through to the 2040s. My colleagues Shawn C and Gessler are excellent writers. Pete.

March 3, 2021

Australian-US "Loyal Wingman" First Flight

An Australian-US alliance leads the world in a growing niche technology and doctrine. This is in Loyal Wingman stealthy jet powered UCAVs that work to manned aircraft or autonomously.

This will, in future, provide a force multiplying air-to-air platform/network against China's more numerous manned jets. Loyal Wingman might also act as smart, one-way, "kamikaze" cruise missiles against high-value naval and ground targets (regime change "decapitation hits" anyone?).

See this most informative Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter article of March 2, 2021.