US firm’s Avenger combat aerial vehicle to bolster military with autonomous power
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General Atomics successfully flew its MQ-20 Avenger UCAV autonomously using government-provided Hivemind AI software during Orange Flag 25-1 at Edwards Air Force Base. The demonstration included a government-supplied pilot vehicle interface, advancing autonomous UCAV development. The Avenger, a jet-powered UAS, showcased autonomous flight operations for air-to-air engagements. This achievement underscores General Atomics' commitment to developing open standards-based autonomy software for integrating third-party capabilities, potentially enhancing unmanned combat platform effectiveness.
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