Submarine & Other Matters

I publish analysis about subs, other naval matters, nuclear weapons and broad political issues. Unlike most advanced countries Australian submarine changes are very slow. The first Collins LOTE may be limited to optronic masts (?) and only ready in 2030 (?). Triumphant Trump may decide to cancel Biden's "Democrat" AUKUS Virginia offer because the US Navy 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.