F-35B Challenges: Is There a Better Solution for the Marine Corps Future Force 2030?

Abstract

The current pilot shortage and operational limitations of the F-35B raise serious concerns about the aircrafts effectiveness in high threat A2AD environments. Technological advancements in expeditionary unmanned systems provide a better solution for the Marine Corps when operating in these environments. A reduction in the number of TACAIR squadrons and an increase in the number of expeditionary UAS squadrons is required in order for the Marine Corps to remain competitive in future conflicts and meet the requirements of Future Force 2030.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 02, 2021
Accession Number
AD1177936

Entities

People

  • Kyle A Bookhout

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Anti-Ship Missiles
  • Control Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight Training
  • Instructors
  • Marine Corps
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Students
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Unmanned Systems
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs