Boeing, Navy fly two unmanned EA-18G Growlers in test mission
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Impressive... and progress (for Boeing and the Navy)
This must be a real 'handful' of operational responsibilities.
"According to Boeing, the Growlers conducted 21 demonstration missions over the course of four flights.
"This technology allows the Navy to extend the reach of sensors while keeping manned aircraft out of harm's way," Brandt said. "It's a force multiplier that enables a single aircrew to control multiple aircraft without greatly increasing workload. It has the potential to increase survivability as well as situational awareness."