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OldTex

OldTex

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seaspear said:
Why not have some of these as escorts for critical Aircraft like Wedgetail considering that these aircraft would be targeted specifically
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So long as the MQ-28 has the range, speed and endurance of the escorted aircraft it would make sense. If it doesn't then you rapidly get into a situation where either the primary asset (E-7 or P-8) has its operational area restricted to cater for MQ-28 operation or you have a large number of MQ-28 required IOT ensure adequate protective coverage ( range vs time-on-target)
 
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MARKMILES77

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hauritz

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In other Ghostbat news the MQ-28 is participating in Valiant Shield 26 and is operating alongside the F-15EX.

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F-15EX And Ghost Bat Team Up Over Pacific During Valiant Shield

Their appearance together during Valiant Shield offers the strongest signal yet that the Eagle II will evolve into a controller for collaborative combat drones. Their appearance together during Valiant Shield offers the strongest public sign yet that the Eagle II is evolving into a controller...
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OldTex

OldTex

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Maybe the RAAF need to get some more F/A-18Fs to marry up with the MQ-28s in a hybrid squadron. Primarily to develop and evolve the CONOPS and TTPs, but also build a pool of experienced aircrew, maintainers and planners.
 
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hauritz

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OldTex said:
Maybe the RAAF need to get some more F/A-18Fs to marry up with the MQ-28s in a hybrid squadron. Primarily to develop and evolve the CONOPS and TTPs, but also build a pool of experienced aircrew, maintainers and planners.
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We have seen the my-28 fly with the F/A18F, E-7, P-8A and now the F-15EX. Yet to hear of it operating alongside a single seat aircraft such as the F-35. I am not sure if that is a workload issue or that they aren’t yet willing to allow it to operate with that degree of autonomy.

Does mean the RAAF will need to keep flying the F/A-18F well into the future and may eventually have to replace it with another 2 seater.
 
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MARKMILES77

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OldTex said:
Maybe the RAAF need to get some more F/A-18Fs to marry up with the MQ-28s in a hybrid squadron. Primarily to develop and evolve the CONOPS and TTPs, but also build a pool of experienced aircrew, maintainers and planners.
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I have thought exactly the same. Quite likely Loyal Wingmen will not be operating with single seat aircraft for a long time.
 
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Stampede

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hauritz said:
We have seen the my-28 fly with the F/A18F, E-7, P-8A and now the F-15EX. Yet to hear of it operating alongside a single seat aircraft such as the F-35. I am not sure if that is a workload issue or that they aren’t yet willing to allow it to operate with that degree of autonomy.

Does mean the RAAF will need to keep flying the F/A-18F well into the future and may eventually have to replace it with another 2 seater.
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Good question
I like the concept of the MQ-28 and acknowledge that it is early days with regards to bringing a concept to reality.
Pilot workload is certainly a consideration at the best of times, even without with a teaming asset like the Ghostbat.

So agree integration with the single seat F35 will interesting.

If problematic, it will certainly have an impact on the viability of teaming assets going forward.

Hopefully there’s a path forward

Cheers S
 
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