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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.”
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.
Kratos, General Atomics get more money for Skyborg development
The U.S. Air Force awarded Kratos and General Atomics contracts worth a combined $20 million to further development of the autonomous Skyborg drone wingman.
By Valerie Insinna
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
Valkyrie drone launches even smaller drone from inside payload bay
In its sixth flight test, the Valkyrie released a payload while in flight for the first time.
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
Four companies win contracts to build the Air Force’s Skyborg drone
Each company has the chance to win up to $400 million. Here's what's next.
By Valerie Insinna
More than one company could get cash to build the Air Force’s AI-equipped Skyborg drone
The U.S. Air Force officially launched a competition for Skyborg contracts on May 15.
By Valerie Insinna
This company will keep airwaves clear for military satellites
The Air Force has awarded a $39 million contract that requires persistent monitoring of military bandwidth and the ability to track down any electromagnetic interference.
By Nathan Strout
Air Force to link F-35, F-22 in ‘connect-a-thon’ experiment
Will Roper wants a new connect-a-thon every four months to keep tests moving quickly.
By Aaron Mehta