AFSOC open to UAVs for Armed Overwatch, but concerned about required manpower

By Garrett Reim2021-02-26T22:35:00

MQ-9 Reaper armed with GBU-12 Paveway II laser guided munitions and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles Credit - USAF

Source: US Air Force

The US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is open to considering unmanned air vehicles for its Armed Overwatch programme, but is concerned the unmanned aircraft would require too much manpower.

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