explain Airpower teaming system- Process -General Knowledge

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The system comprises of various drones housed in a carrier.The carrier is then mounted on a fighter. It has the ability to glide 100 km before deploying the drones.These drones are capable of hitting enemy targets like surface to air missiles sites and also the aircraft that are parked on the groundThe loyal wingman could be armed with air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles as well. At Aero India, a warrior model was displayed this year which carries a Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) SAAW is an indigenously developed precision-guided, long-range,  stand-off munition made and designed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).Later the fighter jets of IAF would be upgraded and modified to command unmanned warrior platforms. A single fighter jet upgraded for the purpose will be able to command multiple Warrior drones and carry other elements of CATS. Usage: The use of Unmanned Warrior platform as a loyal wingman would act as a force multiplier along with reducing the potential of loss of life during air combat. HAL is looking at the deadline of 2024-25 to develop its unique CATS system. It is a deep penetration attack system enal]bling the fighter jets pilot to remain safe within the country's borders while deploying missiles into enemy territory.  Boeing is working on an Airpower Teaming System. It is also called the Boeing Loyal Wingman project, in Australia. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has also developed a loyal wingman aircraft called Valkyrie in the US.

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