So combine the Ucav drop platforms to a line of sight a/c like the E3 or summat and bolt in a few new desks.
The low and dirty does by remote, your ears are left in a pie shop and you could have a pod made so a fast jet could deploy a set of dinghys.
Sheesh. it's not rocket science is it.?
We need to get a/c that can role between many differnt fits, so big, fast, comfortable, long fatigue life and lots of spare wiggly amps and slots to plug gear in.
all in the nice "new" std of cable etc and scrap old gear and replace with newer and cheaper as it goes lifex