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Message received: Air Force ‘crystal clear’ on drone wingmen urgency
The Air Force in coming years wants to pair pilots with collaborative combat aircraft to boost mission flexibility and firepower.
How autonomous wingmen will help fighter pilots in the next war
“There’s enough technology in existence from programs that we’ve already conducted, it convinces me that’s not a crazy idea,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.
The Air Force’s first Skyborg autonomous drone prototype made its first flight
A prototype by Kratos was first to fly, but Boeing and General Atomics will also develop Skyborg air vehicles.
By Valerie Insinna
Here’s why the Valkyrie drone couldn’t translate between F-35 and F-22 jets during a recent test
The next round of tests could be scheduled as early as May 2021.
By Valerie Insinna
These 3 companies will build prototypes for the Air Force’s Skyborg drone
And you might be seeing those test aircraft sooner than you think...
By Valerie Insinna