The US Air Force plans to equip its KC-135 tanker aircraft with launchers for launching small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This initiative is aimed at expanding the capabilities of tankers that traditionally perform aerial refueling tasks.
The main advantages of the introduction of UAVs on the KC-135:
- Increased protection: drones will be able to perform reconnaissance and early warning functions against air and ground threats, providing an additional layer of security for the tanker and its escorted forces.
- Increased situational awareness: UAVs will provide commanders with a more complete picture of the operational situation in real time.
- Additional attack capabilities: small drones will be able to strike targets, supporting combat operations and reducing the load on the main combat platforms.
The integration of drones into the KC-135 crew will improve mission performance, increase aircraft survival, and expand the range of tasks performed in the airspace.
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