Autonomous F-16s?

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The 96th Test Wing and 53rd Wing recently welcomed the first three F-16 Fighting Falcons to participate in the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed (VENOM-AFT) program. The VENOM-AFT initiative is designed and funded to expedite the testing of autonomy software on both crewed and uncrewed aircraft. This program enhances the autonomy data and AI experimentation capabilities at Eglin Air Force Base, informing the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program and other autonomy...

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