DEFENSE
2 min readUS Air Force Testing AI-Piloted Drones Alongside Human Pilots
TrueGov Editorial Team•5 months ago•2 min read
Military developing autonomous aircraft to address future threats
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The U.S. Air Force is conducting tests at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida where artificial intelligence pilots drones alongside human-operated aircraft. Major Trent McMullen, a fighter pilot involved in the program, has flown missions with the XQ-58, an AI-piloted drone. The Air Force is teaching these AI systems fundamental air combat maneuvers, including how to intercept adversary aircraft.