The Pentagon wants to use UAVs to locate mines and improvised explosive devices buried in the ground. USA Today reports that both the Air Force and Navy are seeking information from defense contractors on practical applications of buried munition-hunting UAVs.
As Air Force leaders consider concepts of operations for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, sustainment in the field—and easing that support by using standard parts and limiting variants—should be a key consideration, according to a new study from AFA's Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies.