New U.S. Air Force Leadership Revamps Autonomous Aircraft Plans

July 06, 2022
graphic of a human pilot in next-generation fighter controlling multiple Collaborative Combat Aircraft
A U.S. Air Force-published graphic illustrates the concept of a human pilot in a next-generation fighter controlling multiple Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Credit: U.S. Air Force
If all goes according to plan, an advanced autonomous combat aircraft will enter service alongside the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation fighter by the end of the decade. Collaborative Combat Aircraft builds on previous projects Service may move away from demonstrations and experiments A revolution...

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