Artificial intelligence controlled the US XQ-58A Valkyrie attack drone for three hours for the first time

The US Air Force Research Laboratory tested the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone. During the test flight, the drone was under the control of artificial intelligence.

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The flight test took place on 25 July 2023 at the US Air Force Base Eglin, Florida. During the three-hour flight, the artificial intelligence successfully controlled the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone manufactured by Kratos Defence & Security Solutions.

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The test confirmed the feasibility of developing artificial intelligence for the CCA programme, under which the US Air Force wants 1,000 guided combat drones. The drones will work in conjunction with manned aircraft to distract enemy air defences and conduct strikes.

During a test flight, the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone flew alongside an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet. The US Air Force plans to use winged drones with sixth-generation aircraft and the F-35 Lightning II in the future.

Source: Defence News