What Happened
New Initiative Aims to Produce Low-Cost Semi-Autonomous Drone
The US Air Force and Defense Innovation Unit have selected seven companies to move forward on a program to produce a low-cost, semi-autonomous drone to succeed the MQ-9A Reaper, according to Air & Space Forces Magazine. The initiative is part of a broader push to field autonomous systems, with the selected companies competing to develop a new drone that meets the Air Force’s requirements. The program’s success may have significant implications for the future of military aviation, with the potential to enhance the Air Force’s capabilities and reduce costs. The selection was reported by Air & Space Forces Magazine.