Loyal Wingman Concepts Changing As Designs Evolve

Steve Trimble Tony Osborne Brian Everstine July 22, 2022
UAS concepts
BAE Systems says its two UAS concepts could help air forces address challenges of mass in high-­intensity operations.
Credit: BAE Systems
An image of a phalanx of uncrewed “loyal wingman” aircraft flying in close formation with a crewed fighter has become a popular illustration for a vision of air combat premised on intense collaboration between human pilots and robotic helpers. BAE Systems shows off new uncrewed wingman concepts...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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.

Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C. Before joining Aviation Week in August 2021, he covered the Pentagon for Air Force Magazine. Brian began covering defense aviation in 2011 as a reporter for Military Times.

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