I do agree a force mix of manned and unmanned is the best way forward.
Well I think they are good for large portions of the MPA role
So just to make sense of LJ's comments:
Agreeing with manned aircraft = agreeing with an MPA (of some sort).
UAV's good for 'large portions' = not good for all. i.e, ASW!
Sounds like back pedalling to me.
And finally,
If LRMPA with ASW/ASuW is so very crucial for maritime ops, why haven't the RN either planned for it or taken it over in the past? I don't see them crying into their rum as much as the RAF seem to be crying into their beer about the loss?
Sums up LJ's total lack of knowledge of any aspect of the maritime air domain and what the real view is in the portals of NWD, FLEET, MWC etc..
Have a Merry Xmas everybody
