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Build sufficient flexibility into GCAP to operate alongside future uncrewed combat solutions.
Conclusion
There are many unresolved questions about how best to harness Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACPs) alongside the existing and future combat fleet, with the development of advanced uncrewed platforms in particular requiring significant further work. Given these uncertainties it is essential that sufficient flexibility is built into GCAP to allow for the main aircraft to operate alongside a range of future uncrewed solutions. (Recommendation, Paragraph 74) Training
Government Response
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Source
Committee
Defence Committee
Inquiry
Future Aviation Capabilities
Report
3rd report - The Global Combat Air Programme
14 Jan 2025
HC 598
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Timeline
Recommendation age
1.7 yrs
Report published
14 Jan 2025