Pentagon Adds AI to LUCAS Drones

Shield AI announced that it has secured a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense, specifically the Pentagon, to integrate the intelligent Hivemind system into the low-cost LUCAS drones. This comes as part of efforts to develop a squadron of autonomous combat aircraft that operate collectively. The Hivemind system functions as an "AI pilot," enabling the drones to coordinate, maneuver, and adapt to battlefield conditions in real time, while a human operator remains responsible for making strike decisions. The department aims to reduce target engagement times through the use of autonomous, swarm-capable unmanned aircraft, as part of efforts to expand the deployment of such systems to meet future military challenges.

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