• In partnership with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) the U.S. Air Force successfully tested the first dogfight between an AI-controlled jet and a pilot-manned jet. While human pilots were on board the AI-powered jet, they didn’t need to intervene at any point. The learnings from this test will help influence how AI is used in the air.

   

• The Air Force is using a series of capstone events to test how AI can be implemented into future battle management operations. As modern battlefields become more complex, the ability to distill vast amounts of intelligence into actionable orders is critical. AI gives battle managers the insights they need to make those orders. 

   

• Airmen are utilizing AI to help them monitor and counter cyber threats. Security Operations Centers frequently experience data overload, including alerts that end up being false positives.

Utilizing and experimenting with AI in a secure environment will help the Air Force tailor its uses for specific roles across aviation, battle management, cybersecurity and more.