DARPA and U.S. Air Force fly AI-controlled F-16, paving the way for autonomous air combat

DARPA and the U.S. Air Force have successfully completed test flights of an F-16 fighter jet controlled entirely by artificial intelligence. This milestone advances the integration of autonomous systems into aerial combat, potentially increasing the efficiency and safety of future military missions. By proving that AI can manage complex flight maneuvers, the military aims to develop collaborative capabilities where autonomous aircraft operate alongside human pilots.