Boeing ATS Puts Autonomy For Loyal-Wingman Teaming To Test

unmanned aircraft
The first completed ATS reveals a different leading-­edge profile on the outer wing sections.
Credit: Boeing
Boeing is making extensive use of digital-twin technology to achieve a level of trusted autonomy that will enable its Airpower Teaming System (ATS) unmanned aircraft to operate as a “loyal wingman” to manned combat and surveillance platforms. Three production-representative Airpower Teaming System...
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