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technology27 days ago•7 min saved

Anduril Secures Mass-Production Rollout for USAF’s Semi-Autonomous FQ-44

Anduril Industries has won the U.S. Air Force's production contract for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, delivering the FQ-44 semi-autonomous fighter from its Arsenal-1 line at up to 150 aircraft per year with open hardware/software to enable rapid upgrades; the deal marks the first semi-autonomous fighter entering serial production and accelerates a path to scalable, affordable airpower by the end of the decade.

via Anduril|

#air-force #anduril #autonomous-aircraft

defense-and-military8 months ago•7 min saved

Anduril’s YFQ-44A Drone Wingman Completes First Flight Tests

Anduril's YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft has begun flight testing, marking a rapid development from design to flight in just 556 days, with a focus on autonomy, mass production, and collaboration with the U.S. Air Force to enhance air superiority and adapt to evolving threats.

via Anduril|

#autonomous-aircraft #collaborative-combat-aircraft #defense-and-military

business10 months ago•3 min saved

Chipotle Partners with Zipline for Drone Delivery Pilot

Chipotle is partnering with Zipline to test drone delivery in Dallas, allowing select customers to receive orders via autonomous aircraft from a local restaurant, with plans for broader rollout and potential expansion based on test results.

via CNBC|

#autonomous-aircraft #business #chipotle

military-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Air Force Secretary to Ride in AI-Operated F-16 for Autonomous Testing"

The US Air Force is testing a self-flying F-16 fighter jet, with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall volunteering to be a passenger to observe the autonomous technology in action. The AI-operated drones are designed with a potential future conflict with China in mind and could offer smarter, more efficient, and more affordable capabilities than traditional manned aircraft. However, concerns about the reliance on AI for strategic decisions have been raised, with critics cautioning against the potential risks of rapid conflict escalation.

via Business Insider|

#ai-technology #autonomous-aircraft #f-16-fighter-jet

defense-technology2 years ago•16 min saved

Anduril's Roadrunner: A Game-Changing Reusable Anti-Air Interceptor

Defense contractor Anduril has unveiled Roadrunner, a novel missile-like air vehicle that is highly modular, autonomous, and reusable. The Roadrunner-M version is equipped with a high-explosive warhead and can function as a low-cost loitering anti-air interceptor, capable of returning home for refueling and reuse. The platform, powered by twin turbojets, has been in development for two years and has undergone extensive flight testing. It can be quickly refueled and redeployed within minutes. Anduril aims to produce thousands of units and is also exploring other applications for Roadrunner, including firefighting and air-to-surface strikes.

via The War Zone|

#anduril #anti-air-interceptor #autonomous-aircraft