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Sunday, March 09, 2008

U.S. Navy: Unmanned Combat Squadron by 2025


X-47B UCAS (animation)

The U.S. Navy is calling for competitive prototyping in preparation for fielding its first squadron of Unmanned Combat Air Systems (UCAS) by 2025.

NUCAS is expected to replace the Navy's F/A-18s on aircraft carrier decks, and the system will provide greater range and time on station than the manned fleet.

This shift will project Navy air power far beyond today's reach, adding more protection to ships at sea.

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