A Skyborg conceptual design for a low cost Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle. (U.S. Air Force)
Military.com: The Air Force Is Now Accepting Bids to Build R2D2-Like 'Skyborg' Copilots
The U.S. Air Force has launched the bidding process for its next-generation "Skyborg" program, aimed at pairing artificial intelligence with a human piloting a fighter jet.
The service posted a solicitation notice last week on the government's acquisition and awards website. Multiple companies could potentially win contract awards of $400 million each, according to the posting.
Depending on how many companies the Air Force chooses, firms may develop tailored portions of the Skyborg system, it states.
"The intent of Skyborg is to integrate an autonomy mission system core and suite of services ... with multiple low-cost air vehicle systems, each designed to perform one or more mission types," the solicitation adds.
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