Next Predator, Stealthy And Fast

The outgoing commander of US air assets in Europe, Gen. Roger Brady, told a recent UAV conference that “the burden of proof, in my opinion, is on the proponents of UAS.”

He cited maneuverability and stealth limitations as arguments against UAVs in contested airspace. It turns out the folks at General Atomics have been listening to these arguments and looking ahead. Chris Ames, director of strategic development, said they are developing a stealthy, jet-powered version of the Predator.

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