Re: Re[2]: Re[2]: coupla Full Thrust questions inspire some

Date sent:  30-OCT-1996 19:16:46 

>> Cool.  It would really be neat to see one fly combat-capable without
a pilot!
>> Mike Miserendino

>Uh I dunno. Maybe it's a legacy of Terminator and Bolo (and SJ's 
>OGRE), but the thought of 
>independent "tactical" units gives me the willies. I mean, say that 
>Rafale were a totally independent unit, would you want one loaded 
>full of cluster munitions transiting air space over your house?

Seen Janes Defence Weekly recently? The RAF say that the Tornado could
well be their very last Interdictor. Future proposals for it's
replacement
include a stand off weapon delivery system using unmanned drones
launched
from a Strategic Bomber/ Cargo Plane. The Drone could carry Conventional
Bombs, Nuclear Ordinance, CLUSTER MUNITIONS etc.

Once launched they would be totally independent units. And could well be
flying over your house within the next 10 years.

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