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Manned aircraft, such as this F-22 Raptor or F-35 Lightning II, could one day operate with autonomous attritable unmanned aircraft acting as wingmen. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has contracted with three companies to produce missionized prototypes with the ability to fly in experimentation events. (Air Force photograph by 1st Lt. Savanah Bray) Advertisement The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, has awarded contracts to three companies to produce missionized unmanned aerial vehicle prototypes with the ability to fly in experimentation events while teaming with manned aircraft. The contracts were awarded with a 24-month period of performance to the following companies:

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