What Happened
General Atomics Anduril Lead Production Contracts For Drone Wingmen
The US Air Force has moved forward with its plans to develop autonomous collaborative combat aircraft, selecting General Atomics and Anduril for production contracts. The Air Force has ordered 1,000 of these aircraft, which are designed to operate as drone wingmen, providing support to manned aircraft in combat operations. Six additional companies have been chosen for software development, highlighting the complexity and scope of this project. The development of these autonomous systems may have significant implications for the future of air combat, and this project was first reported by Defense News.