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The U.S. Air Force is testing Red 6’s Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) on F-16s, projecting simulated adversaries and friendly assets onto pilots’ helmets to enhance training, reduce costs, and address pilot shortages.Learning Outcomes:
- Understand how helmet-mounted augmented reality can simulate realistic air combat scenarios, including multi-ship and drone integration.
- Analyse potential cost savings, scalability, and operational impacts of ATARS on pilot training programs.
- Evaluate the role of emerging technologies in mitigating pilot shortages and enhancing cognitive preparedness in complex aerial environments.
