Would an uncrewed F-35B cost half as much?

What is an especially implausible drone proposal?

A proposal to make the F-35B uncrewed and cut its cost by 50 percent, despite the additional computing and continuing training requirements.

A proposal to make the F-35B completely uncrewed claimed it would halve cost. The basis for that saving remains unexplained. Extra computers would be needed, with their location left unclear. Lifetime pilot training does not account for half the programme cost, and uncrewed systems would still require trained operators.