Our struggles in Iraq and Afghanistan show beyond any comparison the need for a large, well trained and well equipped army. Newer unmanned aircraft can and will do the job more efficiently at lower costs, both economically and in terms of human capital, where it is possible. But, there will always be the highest demand for well trained men asked to do an impossible job in the name of national defense. Just as it has always been since the primitive age of Achilles day. To the Special Forces operator on a mountain in Afghanistan trained to speak two languages and make head shots 1,000 meters away . And to think otherwise is pure fantasy.Check the link for the full essay. Jason's piece builds on my piece from last night, Unmanned Fighter Aircraft (And the Left)."
See also the Washington Post, "High-Priced F-22 Fighter Has Major Shortcomings" (via Memeorandum).
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