Air Force Explores Affordable Uncrewed Reconnaissance Options
The US Air Force is exploring options for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) uncrewed aircraft in the attritable cost category, as reported by Aviation Week. The ISR and Special Operations Forces directorate of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is leading the search, which comes as development of armed autonomous aircraft continues. The initiative aims to provide the Air Force with affordable, attritable ISR solutions, potentially expanding its reconnaissance capabilities. This development was first reported by Aviation Week.