US Air Force and AEVEX Test Autonomous Strike Capabilities on MQ-9 Reaper Drone
The US Air Force, in partnership with AEVEX Aerospace, has successfully tested an MQ-9 Reaper drone equipped with new autonomous strike capabilities. The demonstration was part of the Autonomous Air Combat Operations (AACO) initiative. During the test flight, the modified drone autonomously identified, tracked, and simulated a Hellfire missile engagement on a target without direct pilot input. This technological advancement aims to reduce operator workload and significantly accelerate the kill chain, marking a critical step toward future collaborative combat aircraft.
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