AI controls F-16 fighter jet
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) successfully tested a self-driving F-16 fighter jet using an artificial intelligence system. The system took control of the aircraft during tests at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, with the human pilot present in the cockpit solely for supervision. The system relies on the VENOM Autonomous Flight Control (VAK) package, which enables precise flight and allows seamless transition between human and AI control through a single switch. This experiment is part of efforts to enhance combat aviation capabilities and develop methods to protect pilots by empowering AI systems to manage high-risk operations beyond direct visual range, with an emphasis on reliability and accuracy in modern warfare conditions. This achievement marks an important step toward deploying swarms of autonomous aircraft in future military missions, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce risks to pilots.
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