On: UK unveils new Tempest fighter jet

[garmaine]

What happens when you’re communications with the drone is jammed? Or satellite relay system destroyed?

[jay_kyburz → garmaine]

The communications issue is a very common theme in this thread, but I don't understand why it's an issue. Once the UAV is in the air, why do you need to communicate with it? You can't communicate with a bullet once you've pulled the trigger.

[garmaine → jay_kyburz]

Drones aren't used like bullets. They're not fire-and-forget.