AI Model Generates Independent Combat Identification Cue In Flight

Lockheed Martin has successfully flight tested an AI-enhanced Combat Identification capability on an F-35, marking the first in-flight use of a tactical AI model to generate an independent combat identification cue. The capability, integrated into the F-35’s information fusion system, was demonstrated during a test flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Lockheed Martin used an AI/machine learning model to resolve identification ambiguities among emitters, aiming to improve situational awareness and reduce pilot decision-making latency. The company emphasized the speed of the update loop around the model, allowing for rapid retraining and reloading of the AI model. This development was first reported by AeroTime.