There is a broad consensus among experts that the military who dominates the autonomy race will prevail in the Great Power Competition. Both the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) – whom Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has publicly branded as our “pacing challenge” — are both advancing rapidly.

In the realm of air power, experts have pointed to unmanned aircraft and autonomous flight solutions as the way forward. Unfortunately, our strategic approach faces two critical hurdles that must be overcome if we are to maintain a chance at victory.

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