Why propulsion could be the critical piece in Golden Dome’s architecture
Throttleable systems, boost-phase interception, and new manufacturing capacity expand missile defense options.
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Air Force ‘taking a pause’ on NGAD next-gen fighter: Kendall
The Air Force is "tak[ing] a few months right now to figure out whether we've got the right design and make sure we're on the right course," said Secretary Frank Kendall, while other NGAD elements move forward.
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Building the stand-off and stand-in weapons needed for the fight
Threats have changed the range, seeking and attack capabilities necessary to ensure effectiveness.
In a ‘world first,’ DARPA project demonstrates AI dogfighting in real jet
“The potential for machine learning in aviation, whether military or civil, is enormous,” said Air Force Col. James Valpiani. “And these fundamental questions of how do we do it, how do we do it safely, how do we train them, are the questions that we are trying to get after.”
Air Force Collaborative Pushes AI Frontiers — Fast
DARPA used the collaborative to find and contract the industry competitors in the AlphaDogfight which resulted in an AI 'pilot' built by Heron Systems beat a top Air Force F-16 pilot in a simulated WWII-style aerial battle.
AI To Fly In Dogfight Tests By 2024: SecDef
After an AI beat humans 5-0 in AlphaDogfight simulations this summer, Mark Esper announced, a future version will be installed in actual airplanes for “a real-world competition.” But military AI will adhere to strict ethical limits, he said.
AI Slays Top F-16 Pilot In DARPA Dogfight Simulation
"It's a giant leap," said DARPA's Justin (call sign "Glock") Mock.
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Three exercises that proved a new approach to C-UAS
Architecture that linked sensors, C2, RF effects, and lasers into a distributed c-UAS kill chain.
DARPA’s AlphaDogfight Tests AI Pilot’s Combat Chops
"Before AI can find its place, really, in the cockpit in a formation, it kind of has to earn its wings first," DARPA Deputy Director David Honey says.