An uncrewed successor to the S-3 Viking

Will the U.S. Navy build a replacement for the S-3 Viking?

A carrier-capable uncrewed aircraft is a plausible replacement, provided it can meet the Navy's demanding range and endurance needs.

An uncrewed combat aircraft is a plausible Viking successor. A carrier-based UAV could restore long-duration anti-submarine or surveillance coverage without reproducing the exact manned airframe. Endurance is the difficult requirement because the replacement must support prolonged naval deployments rather than only short demonstrations.