What Happened
Government Searches For Primary Developer Of Collaborative Aircraft Tech
The US Air Force is seeking a primary developer for government-owned software that enables swarming autonomy behaviors between collaborative uncrewed and crewed aircraft. A request for information was released by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, marking the beginning of the search process. The development of such software could significantly impact the future of military aviation, with potential applications in various combat scenarios. This development was first reported by Aviation Week.