Jet and helicopter drones, pilot helmet touted as advances in use of ‘loyal wingman’ in combat

BLUF

Aviation operations are evolving through autonomous aircraft, combat drones and next-generation pilot interfaces, enabling future air forces to increase combat mass, enhance situational awareness and reduce personnel risk during operations in contested environments.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the role of loyal wingman systems in future air combat.
• Examine autonomous aircraft and collaborative combat aircraft development.