Air Force’s Kendall: AI agents had ‘roughly an even fight’ against human F-16 pilot in recent engagements
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall recently flew aboard the VISTA aircraft to witness close-up engagements with an F-16.
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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall flies in the X-62 VISTA in the skies above Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 2, 2024. (Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales) AI -
Emerging Tech Marine Corps in nascent phases of CCA drone development
“I think we really still need to explore what the future concept of CCA means for the Marine Corps as a whole,” said Col. Nathan Marvel.
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CCA concept art (Anduril image) Weapons Anduril, General Atomics move into next phase of Air Force CCA drone program
The Air Force plans to make a production decision for CCA Increment 1 by fiscal 2026.
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The X-62 VISTA flies in the skies over Edwards Air Force Base, California, March 23, 2023. (Air Force photo by Ethan Wagner) AI Pentagon takes AI dogfighting to next level in real-world flight tests against human F-16 pilot
Officials provided an update on DARPA’s Air Combat Evolution program.
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Students move pieces around the board during a war-game based on Pacific conflict while attending Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, December 21, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Billy Blankenship) AI Air Force sees opportunities for AI to improve wargaming
“I can run thousands of iterations in one turn to understand what some of the optimal solutions are,” said Lt. Gen. David Harris, deputy chief of staff for Air Force Futures.
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Next-generation air dominance and CCA drone concept art (Lockheed Martin image) Weapons Navy aiming for $15M price tag for CCA drones; avoid long-term sustainment costs
The sea service wants to acquire AI-enabled cooperative combat aircraft that are “consumable,” said Rear Adm. Stephen Tedford, program executive officer for unmanned aviation and strike weapons.
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CCA concept art (Boeing image) Emerging Tech At least 2 vendors will move into next phase of Air Force’s CCA drone program
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said a down-select is expected in the coming months.
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U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 199th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly over the Northern Territory during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23. Talisman Sabre enables the U.S. and Australia to exercise our combined capabilities to conduct high-end, multi-domain warfare, to build and affirm our military-to-military ties and interoperability, and strengthen our strategic partnerships. (Courtesy Photo by LAC Chris Tsakisiris) Emerging Tech More money for integration, less focus on platforms: Air Force officials preview themes of 2025 budget
“Integration is one of the things that has been a focus for [fiscal 2025] and will ramp up even more with our great power competition efforts in [fiscal 2026] and out as we think about how to be better integrated,” said Acting Undersecretary of the Air Force Kristyn Jones.
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CCA concept art (Boeing image) Weapons Don’t expect ‘straight-line’ capability advancements for CCA drones, Air Force acquisition chief says
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Andrew Hunter talked to DefenseScoop about collaborative combat aircraft.
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(Anduril image) Weapons Anduril develops new Roadrunner drones that it says can perform air defense missions
The new system is a “twin-jet powered autonomous air vehicle” that can take off and land vertically and fly at “high subsonic speed,” according to the company.