X-62A.

This is coolbert: 

“The potential for autonomous air-to-air combat has been imaginable for decades, but the reality has remained a distant dream up until now. In 2023, the X-62A broke one of the most significant barriers in combat aviation. This is a transformational moment, all made possible by breakthrough accomplishments of the ACE team,” - Kendall.

As was promised has now been done. 

"AF [Air Force] Secretary Kendall Flies In AI-Controlled X-62 VISTA at Edwards AFB"

Bully for this Kendall. Bully for him!

Bully: "worthy, jolly, admirable" [in the archaic sense of the word]

From Aviationist | May 3, 2024 DAVID CENCIOTTI.

"Secretary of the Air Force flew aboard the X-62A VISTA to gain a firsthand experience of this unique aircraft. The X-62A VISTA integrates machine learning and specialized software to explore autonomous flight capabilities and other advanced technologies."

"On May 2, 2024, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall flew in the front seat of the X-62A VISTA. The purpose of the flight was 'to experience firsthand the unique aircraft, which incorporates machine learning and highly specialized software to test autonomous flying and other cutting-edge capabilities.'”

I am first glad the test with Kendall onboard went so well. Secondly I would strongly recommend and suggest that all parties BEWARE the SKYNET! This X-62 is not just a drone but a thinking thing with a mind of it's own, even at a relatively primitive stage perhaps to the human intellect!

See the previous blog entry the test of the X-62 as anticipated:

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2024/04/testing-1-2-3.html

coolbert.