India Explores Autonomous Wingmen to Address Air Force Constraints

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India is considering the use of autonomous wingman aircraft to help mitigate a shortage of fighter jets in its Air Force. The concept involves unmanned drones flying alongside and supporting manned combat aircraft. This development follows a significant expansion in India's use of loitering munitions and attack drones in recent years. The use of such systems was notably demonstrated during Operation Sindoor in May of last year.

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