We've previously talked about 6th Generation fighters on this channel ( • The Race for 6th Generation Fighters ... ) but when they take to the skies, they won't be doing so alone. Increasingly autonomous and capable unmanned combat aircraft are here, and they are going to change the way you build an air force. Forces around the world are talking about the immense possibilities of combining manned and unmanned systems together into a cohesive team. In this episode I discuss the concepts behind drone wingmen, some of the major development programs, and what they might mean for the future of air warfare.