How The US Air Force Is Training Its Missile-Dodging AI 'Pilots'
By Tom Clark
Published on March 30, 2026.
The U.S. Air Force is using advanced technology to train its autonomous flight control using a modified F-16 aircraft, the X-62A Vista, to improve missile evasion maneuvers. The project is a joint effort between the Air Force and Lockheed Martin, which is also using fighter jet AI to detect enemies. The training involves computer-based training and testing of the AI in various environments. The goal is to refine the technology over time to use it during real-world flights.
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