Yearly Archive: 2020

AI beats F-16 pilot 5:0 in AlphaDogfight Trials

AI beats F-16 pilot 5:0 in AlphaDogfight Trials

The delayed AlphaDogfight Trials has concluded and the winner is the artificial intelligence pilot from Heron Systems. In the final part of the trial, the system from Heron Systems beat a U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot from the Weapons Instructor Course five times with no losses of its own. The software had earlier defeated other […]
US Navy Quietly Starts Development of Next-Gen Carrier Fighter

US Navy Quietly Starts Development of Next-Gen Carrier Fighter

first new carrier-based fighter in almost 20 years, standing up a new program office and holding early discussions with industry, USNI News has learned.

The multi-billion-dollar effort to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and electronic attack EA-18G Growlers beginning in the 2030s is taking ear…

UK Watchdog Reports Continuing Problems MoD Drone Programs

UK Watchdog Reports Continuing Problems MoD Drone Programs

Last month the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that it had signed a £65 million contract for delivery of three new Protector drones for the Royal Air Force (RAF). In an upbeat press release, which included the bold claim that the drones are “capable of strike missions anywhere in the world,” De…
Polish Order for 2 Boeing 737s Is Part of Deal on MAX Damages

Polish Order for 2 Boeing 737s Is Part of Deal on MAX Damages

WARSAW, Poland –– Boeing and Enter Air today announced the Polish airline is expanding its commitment to the 737 family with a new order for two 737-8 airplanes plus options for two more jets.

An all-Boeing operator and Poland’s biggest charter carrier, Enter Air began operations in 2010 with a …

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