Airbus is preparing two uncrewed combat aircraft

Airbus is advancing two uncrewed combat aircraft prototypes, each with a 15-meter wingspan and 5-ton payload capacity, scheduled for first flight by 2028. The Wingman concept, priced at $50 million per unit, is 30% cheaper than the typical rival, the Boeing Airpower Teaming System, while the Loyal Wingman variant features 40% longer endurance. This dual-pronged strategy outperforms #3's single-platform approach by covering both air superiority and ground support roles. With 87 points on Hacker News, the announcement has sparked intense debate about autonomous warfare ethics.