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UK.gov confirms it won't be buying V-22 Ospreys for new aircraft carriers

Roger Greenwood

“long-range combat search and rescue” or “long-range high-speed delivery of mission essential spares and stores"

That's what drones are for. You can buy and operate a lot of drones for the cost of any chopper.

Immense range, lower risk to operators, high tech so keeping business happy with upgrades and replacements.

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