[Talisker]

What has been explained to me is that the F-35 is intended to act as a queen bee while multiple drones are able to take orders from it.

But isn't that the role of the F-22 to an AWACS? Or are you saying the F-35 acts as an AWACS to true drones, like the Predator?

[Mariner]

"Or are you saying the F-35 acts as an AWACS to true drones, like the Predator? "

More like an armed X-47.