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French Military Aviation Explores Future of Crewed Fighter Jets
France’s Air Force is set to initiate a groundbreaking project called Hypairion, which aims to develop a new paradigm in combat aviation by flying crewed fighter jets alongside unmanned combat drones by 2028. The project focuses on creating an open and modular architecture for combat aircraft, with AI technology playing a crucial role in supporting pilots in mission planning and decision-making. According to SSBCrack News, the Air Force is modifying two Mirage 2000 fighters to serve as AI test beds, with the first full-scale trial of collaborative combat drones scheduled for 2028.