[Goose]

I presume we must be working on or already have something similar.

https://www.eurasiantimes.com/airbus-unv...y-wingman/

Both the USAF and the USN have programs to provide the "loyal wingman". These programs are much further along than the EADS one is. That said, exactly what the "best" version of this concept is remains elusive. The USAF is somewhat gun-shy about building a lot of something that may turn out to be inadequate or obsolescent.  Since none of these "concepts" has been used in a real conflict, there are no "lessons learned" or any data to know what is appropriate.

[Goose]

I presume we must be working on or already have something similar.

https://www.eurasiantimes.com/airbus-unv...y-wingman/

Both the USAF and the USN have programs to provide the "loyal wingman". These programs are much further along than the EADS one is. That said, exactly what the "best" version of this concept is remains elusive. The USAF is somewhat gun-shy about building a lot of something that may turn out to be inadequate or obsolescent.  Since none of these "concepts" has been used in a real conflict, there are no "lessons learned" or any data to know what is appropriate.