New Artificial Intelligence System Enhances Pilot Situational Awareness

Lockheed Martin has successfully flight-tested a new artificial intelligence feature on its F-35 Lightning fighter, designed to identify unknown contacts for the pilot. The system, called Project Overwatch, uses a machine learning model to resolve ID ambiguities among emitters, improving situational awareness and reducing pilot decision-making latency. The test was conducted at Nellis Air Force base in Nevada, and the AI model was compact enough to run on the F-35’s onboard computers. According to Breaking Defense, Lockheed developed the system using Internal Research And Development funding, rather than for a specific Air Force contract.