Makes one wonder... wen [slaughterbots](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HipTO_7mUOw)

optimism

That’s honestly pretty huge. The fact that autonomous aircraft can now fly alongside piloted jets and actually work together means we’re stepping into a new era of air combat.

It’s not just about drones anymore; it’s about real-time coordination between human pilots and AI-driven wingmen. Faster decisions, more coverage, and potentially fewer risks for the humans involved. The tech’s clearly maturing, and this test shows the Air Force isn’t just dreaming about the future they’re building it.


HighOfLot

The U.S. Air Force has successfully tested the use of autonomous aircraft alongside piloted jets, putting them one step closer to fielding human-machine teams in future air combat.