U.S. Air Force Seeks More Automation In UAV Operations

LONDON—The U.S. Air Force is looking to introduce more automation into its UAV operations to deal with growing manpower challenges. The service is eager to reduce the disproportionate manpower levels supporting the 60 UAV orbits or task lines it currently supports around the world, says Air Combat...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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