In May 2024, a unique dogfight took place. A brightly colored US F-16 named Vista soared into the sky. However, this wasn’t your typical aerial combat. This F-16 wasn’t controlled by a human pilot, but by artificial intelligence. The AI software powering the aircraft first learned by analyzing massive amounts of data in a simulated … Read more
During conflicts, military forces might lose access to GPS satellites. This would cripple their ability to track their position and movement (PNT). Ships, submarines, and airplanes would have to rely on other technologies for navigation, primarily inertial navigation systems. However, traditional inertial navigation systems, like gyroscopes and accelerometers, become inaccurate over time. Without GPS to … Read more
Videos emerged in late May showing Ukrainian fixed-wing drones apparently taking down Russian drones, including a ZALA and an Orlan-10. These drones seem to be a new and cost-effective way to counter enemy recon compared to traditional air defense systems. It’s unclear if they’re modified existing models or entirely new designs. Both sides rely heavily … Read more
There is no one universally agreed definition of Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, a general, albeit oversimplified definition of AI is the capacity of a computer system to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual observation, decision making and speech recognition. Future war fighting is envisaged to pivot towards human-machine groups working in … Read more