USAF Eyes Pilotless C-5, C-17 Successor
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The US Air Force is exploring the possibility of a pilotless cargo plane to replace its aging C-5 and C-17 fleet. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Mobility Aircraft Directorate has issued a Request for Information to aircraft manufacturers. The potential new plane would be a significant advancement in aviation technology
Why it matters
A pilotless cargo plane would represent a major breakthrough in autonomous flight technology, potentially increasing efficiency and reducing costs for the US Air Force. It would also demonstrate the military's commitment to innovation and modernization
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