The flight tests are part of a broader initiative to rapidly develop and test AI-driven autonomy for air-to-air missions

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-29 Delfin - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1959

Eight test cases were conducted for each flight to assess the AI agent in various situations, ranging from standard head-to-head engagements to off-aspect confrontations, missile support and missile defeat scenarios

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-29 Delfin - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1959Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968

Lockheed Martin is continuously elevating AI mission performance in operationally representative simulated environments, using open mission systems to ensure broad compatibility and rapid transition with future platforms

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-29 Delfin - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1959

Bringing AI to the air battlespace may be controversia; for some, but what Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works is developing is a partnership between human pilots and machine intelligence

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-29 Delfin - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1959Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968

AI directly flew and conducted tactical exercises with a full-scale, live aircraft - one of OPL's L-29 Delfin jets - using heading, speed and altitude commands

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-29 Delfin - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1959

During the tests, an L-39 Albatross flew with the two L-29s. Seated in the rear of the L-39 was the air battle manager, who sent commands to the AI-flown L-29s

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968

The Enhanced Collaborative High-Frequency Orientation System (ECHOS) is a cutting-edge programme where the Skunk Works team is developing AI for air-to-air combat missions

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968

Anduril's Increment One CCA contender is based on the company's Fury - designed initially for adversary/target duties
The USAF has chosen Anduril's Increment One CCA contender, which is based on the company's Fury and will mainly focus on air-to-air operations. By 2028, Increment Two CCAs will incorporate significantly greater autonomy in terms of AI capabilities and undertake SEAD and electronic warfare support missions

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Anduril Fury / YFQ-44 - СШАUSA - 2025