US aims to outpace China with AI on fighter jets, navigation and moreThe United States is competing to stay ahead of China on AI and its use in weapon systems.By Tara Copp, AP12 months ago
Here are the two companies creating drone wingmen for the US Air ForceThe decision marks the service’s most significant step yet as it aims to create a series of drones using autonomous software to fly alongside piloted jets.By Stephen Losey13 months ago
F-16s arrive at Eglin to be modified with self-flying techThe Air Force hopes its Venom experiments will allow it to more quickly develop self-flying drone wingmen known as CCAs.By Stephen Losey13 months ago
Boeing expands drone exams to Lockheed C-5 with eye on broader fleet"You just can't do this stuff in a simulated environment," Boeing's Scott Belanger said of the Autonomous Aircraft Inspection initiative.By Colin Demarest16 months ago
AI-enabled Valkyrie drone teases future of US Air Force fleet“If I’m flying around in my fighter,” Col. Tucker Hamilton said, “I can imagine a world where I have multiple drones able to conduct some missions.”By Colin Demarest16 months ago
Message received: Air Force ‘crystal clear’ on drone wingmen urgencyThe Air Force in coming years wants to pair pilots with collaborative combat aircraft to boost mission flexibility and firepower.By Colin Demarest20 months ago
