2023-08-29 19:33:47
Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a technology of great value not only in the civil sphere, but also in the military. Recently, a test of the XQ-58A Valkyrie kamikaze drone, which is controlled by AI, was successfully conducted.
The XQ-58A Valkyrie, developed by Kratos Defense, has received the approval of the United States Air Force. A three-hour flight took place on July 25 at the Eglin Test and Training Complex in Eglin, Florida.
Colonel Tucker Hamilton, the Air Force’s Head of Artificial Intelligence Testing and Operations, shared some details about the test.
“This mission officially enables the development of AI and machine learning agents that will execute modern air-to-air and air-to-ground skills that can be immediately applied to the CCA (Collaborative Fighter Aircraft) program,” he said. hamilton.
The relevance of this drone in the US military arsenal has been evident, even in conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, where it has been used to stop and attack Russia.
US Assistant Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks has confirmed that the Pentagon has plans to deploy thousands of drones over the next two years. The goal is to counter China’s numerical superiority in terms of personnel and military equipment.
Tensions surrounding the situation in Taiwan have been rising, and the United States seeks to be prepared for possible actions by China.
In this context, the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone emerges as an important tool.
A report from New York Times indicates that the United States Air Force has plans to build between one thousand and two thousand drones with Artificial Intelligence, at a cost of 3 million dollars each.
As for the design of the XQ-58A Valkyrie, it is a stealthy unmanned combat air vehicle with a blended wing configuration. This small single-engine aircraft is capable of flying at high speeds and altitudes, equipped with sensors, radar, and electro-optic/infrared camera.
The XQ-58A Valkyrie also has the ability to carry weapons, missiles, and air-to-air bombs. Additionally, it can be used as a kamikaze drone, deliberately hitting specific targets.
Artificial Intelligence will play a crucial role in the future of America’s weaponry, according to General Scott Cain, commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory. Cain points out that heAI will be essential in future wars and how quickly you need to understand the operational landscape and make decisions.
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