Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Services Outline Future Plans for Unmanned Aircraft
The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Air Force each have plans to acquire new unmanned aircraft systems in the future.
The U.S. Air Force is considering swarming, manned-unmanned teaming and 'loyal wingman' applications of small unmanned aircraft.
The U.S. Air Force is considering swarming, manned-unmanned teaming and 'loyal wingman' applications of small unmanned aircraft.

The U.S. Marine Corps desires a large, shipboard-capable unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The Navy is already pursuing the MQ-25 Stingray aerial refueling drone, which will operate from carriers. The Army wants a new tactical UAS. And the Air Force plans to acquire small drones that would fly in swarms or complement manned aircraft in a “loyal wingman” role.