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Originally Posted by Seahawk
The hard part is getting the "swarm" where it needs to be. A quad rotor UAS has very limited range, nearly tactically insignificant in the next conflict, the tyranny of distance...we are working on getting them where they need to be.
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Stealth hyper-sonic missiles at nape of the earth will be next delivery platform. Guaranteed 30min or it's free.
Sensors, mines, cameras, com links, etc.
Hiding and/or loiter capability while daytime solar recharging on hills or structures.
Pop-out camouflaged structures to look like rock/grass/debris as a hub while observing for arty and other standoff strikes and maintaining a perimeter defense.
Marinade a safe LZ and FOB ahead of time.
SAMs and MBTs control the ground until their sensors stop working.
Nighttime attacks using chemical sprays or limpet by micro-drone carried by the smaller ones.