"AI “BAT” fighters" Topic

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35thOVI	27 Oct 2025 7:01 a.m. PST
Pretty interesting. Subject: China targets US runways, prompts new AI fighter jet development response link
SBminisguy	27 Oct 2025 8:03 a.m. PST
I would think tThe bigger issue with US airbase security is the Chinese pulling a Ukraine style drone strike on "secure" bases. The CCP has bought farmland and light industrial buildings near US airbases. They also have the ability to end-to-end control container shipping from China to anyplace in the US under the guide of commerce. So local base droe defense and counterespionage should be top priorities.
Parzival	27 Oct 2025 11:54 a.m. PST
Saw this story today. A VTOL, AI controlled jet fighter/drone? Brilliant. Of course we've had VTOL jets for a while— the Harrier "Jump Jet" is, I believe, still part of the US Marine corps aircraft mix. I agree, SBminisguy, Chinese CCP/affiliate owned farmland is a BIG security issue. "Eminent Domain," anyone? Finally those EPA bureaucrats can do something good for the country. "Oh, I'm sorry, China… we found a puddle, so that land is now an environmentally protected wetland. There's a unique endangered species of, uhm [rolls dice, checks chart], ‘salamanders,' which inhabits that area. It's now a federally protected reserve. So sorry."
SBminisguy	27 Oct 2025 2:27 p.m. PST
Parzival+1
Legion 4	29 Oct 2025 2:13 p.m. PST
I believe, still part of the US Marine corps aircraft mix. IIRC the Harrier has been retired. Replaced with F-35s … mybaseguide.com/harrier-jet
Parzival	29 Oct 2025 6:31 p.m. PST
Well SVTOL is better than nothing, I guess.
Legion 4	30 Oct 2025 4:40 p.m. PST
No doubt !

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