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First Sea Lord's update on Bastion developments.
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The commentary suggests that UxVs cannot replace crewed systems.
The FSL doesn't seem to be suggesting that.
He seems to be explicit that the UxVs are adjuncts.
I would agree with that.
But.
Given the state of affairs I would be looking to find out just how much can be done in the short term with UxVs on their own.
Then figure out how the crewed assets, the ships, subs and aircraft, need to work in the new environment.
LInebacking the UxVs if you will.
Not Quarterbacking them.
Plugging the gaps.
I think that will get the best use out of the limited crewed resources available.
First Sea Lord expands on hybrid navy vision in landmark Fisher lecture - Navy Lookout
General Gwyn Jenkins delivered the inaugural Lord Fisher lecture at RUSI today, setting out the Royal Navy's transformation into a hybrid fleet of crewed and autonomous platforms. The First Sea Lord announced results of wargamed analysis, confirmed the delivery of more USVs, and launched a...
www.navylookout.com
The commentary suggests that UxVs cannot replace crewed systems.
The FSL doesn't seem to be suggesting that.
He seems to be explicit that the UxVs are adjuncts.
I would agree with that.
But.
Given the state of affairs I would be looking to find out just how much can be done in the short term with UxVs on their own.
Then figure out how the crewed assets, the ships, subs and aircraft, need to work in the new environment.
LInebacking the UxVs if you will.
Not Quarterbacking them.
Plugging the gaps.
I think that will get the best use out of the limited crewed resources available.
