The Case for Optionally Manned Aircraft
By LT. COL. PETER GARRETSON
Purely manned or purely unmanned aircraft possess various inherent advantages and limitations. A manned aircraft can be used in contested environments where command-and-control is limited, autonomy is required, or policy restrictions exist. An unmanned aircraft has no aircrew to limit its range and...
Punching above their weight
The U.S. admires certain nations for their willingness to be involved in crises and contingency operations, but we...
By Cmdr. Michael J. Hannan
The U.S. admires certain nations for their willingness to be involved in crises and contingency operations, but we...
By Cmdr. Michael J. Hannan
DARTS & LAURELS
Don’t panic"This is all about not panicking," said the Raytheon chief, one of the few who was also a senior leader during the last downturn. "This is about both feet on the ground, looking at it and...
Robotic wingmenWitness this year's Red Flag exercise, in which MQ-1 Predators were used for the first time to scout out mobile missile launchers and other targets for incoming strike aircraft.
4-star accommodationsMuch is expected of a four-star general and combatant commander; few have greater need to travel or more important business to conduct, and they are allowed the use of great resources for...
COMMENTARY
Perspectives
Gene Myers
The recent discussions in the defense and general media about stresses on our military personnel and the increasing calls among members of Congress for early withdrawal from Afghanistan bring up yet again a concern I have had for some time: In fighting the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan the way...
Gene Myers
The recent discussions in the defense and general media about stresses on our military personnel and the increasing calls among members of Congress for early withdrawal from Afghanistan bring up yet again a concern I have had for some time: In fighting the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan the way...
Perspectives
J. Noel Williams
In the intervening year since I expressed my concerns regarding Air-Sea Battle (ASB) in these pages, a cottage industry has formed to assure citizens, friends and potential adversaries that there is really nothing to worry about.
J. Noel Williams
In the intervening year since I expressed my concerns regarding Air-Sea Battle (ASB) in these pages, a cottage industry has formed to assure citizens, friends and potential adversaries that there is really nothing to worry about.
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