Loyal wingman drones: Man-machine combine set to transform aerial warfare | IOD, S02, Ep 43

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced that flight testing for India’s ‘Loyal Wingman’ drone will begin by 2024. Part of HAL’s Combat Air Teaming System (CATS), this indigenous drone will accompany manned IAF fighter jets, offering a new dimension in air combat by working alongside or behind fighters to protect and support them. It can be launched from aircraft like the C-130 or Su-30 MKI and controlled via a secure data link.
The CATS Warrior first unveiled in 2021, is a twin-engined unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for aerial and ground attacks. HAL has teamed up with private sector players to develop this cutting-edge technology. But what exactly is a ‘loyal wingman’ drone? And how does it revolutionise the concept of Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) in modern warfare?
In other news, France started developing an air-combat drone that will serve as an unmanned wingman for the country’s Rafale fighter. This is part of a contract with Dassault Aviation to start work on an upgrade package for the aircraft.
Countries like the U.S., Australia, Russia, and China are also racing to perfect this tech, which could shift pilots from direct combat roles to more strategic oversight as UAVs handle dangerous missions. Can India make its mark in this high-tech space?
In this episode, Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor delve into the global race for ‘loyal wingman’ drones. They explore the progress made by nations like France, which has just launched its wingman project for Rafale fighters, and discuss how the integration of unmanned systems like Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat could redefine future air combat.
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Timestamps:
2:03-12:20-‘Loyal’ wingman drones
12:20-31:07-Okhotnik and top-notch ‘loyal wingman’ countries
31:07-47:34-How crucial is it for India to complete and develop everything on its own
47:34-53:55-Tracing HAL’s CATS’ origin
53:55-1:00:16-Manned-unmanned teaming in aircraft
1:00:16-1:09:36-Shiv landed a fighter plane on his own.
1:09:36-1:13:24-Fighter pilots’ ego battle in Top Gun
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