From National Defense Magazine:The Navy’s aircraft carriers for decades have been hailed as the most dependable means to secure U.S. military access to troublespots around the world. As floating airbases, the carriers are regarded as the ultimate “access” weapon.
The dominance of U.S. aircraft carriers, however, could be challenged one day if future enemies arm themselves with accurate, long-range missiles. Aircraft carriers are designed and equipped specifically to steer clear of these threats — their locations at sea are kept secret and they are outfitted with state-of-the-art sensors and antimissile defenses.
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My Comment: A UAV fleet will not be enough to stop accurate long range missiles. But they will help to distance carriers away from potential threats.