Beyond the buzzwords: Charting the course to fully autonomous combat aircraft
Abstract
Warfare is undergoing a fundamental shift. From the skies over Ukraine to the strategic planning rooms of Canberra, the role of uncrewed systems is expanding at a breakneck pace. We are witnessing a transition from the era of the Predator and Reaper—remotely piloted hunter-killers—to a new age of Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP). For the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), this is not just a technological upgrade; it is a critical journey toward ‘affordable mass’ and sovereign capability.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Military Technology and Strategies
Military Strategy and Technology
Technology Assessment and Management
Publication details
- Volume
- 5
- Issue
- `
- Pages
- bp54365578–bp54365578
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026