Doctrinal and technical analysis of employing autonomous uncrewed air freighters across the Indo-Pacific.
The Pacific theater spans thousands of miles between isolated coral atolls and islands. Surface ships traveling at 20 knots are vulnerable to anti-ship ballistic missiles and submarine attack.
Autonomous heavy-lift eVTOLs cruise at 250 km/h, hopping between dispersed islands to deliver critical spare radar parts, batteries, and medical supplies while remaining beneath enemy radar horizons.
Vertical takeoff capabilities allow resupply on rocky beaches, dirt clearings, and flight decks of small amphibious patrol craft without requiring paved airfields.