On April 1, 2025, the U.S. Air Force achieved a major milestone in its pursuit of artificial intelligence-enabled aerial warfare as the final F-16 Fighting Falcon designated for the VENOM program landed at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. This marked the completion of the fleet of aircraft set to be modified under the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed, known as VENOM. The program represents a significant step forward in transforming legacy fighter aircraft into advanced platforms for testing and developing autonomous flight and combat capabilities. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link ...
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| An F-16 Fighting Falcon is modified at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, as part of the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed (VENOM) program. The upgrades include integrated software, hardware, and instrumentation to enable autonomous flight capabilities. (Picture source: U.S. Air Force) |
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