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US Air Force completes milestone test of modified F-16 with AI-controlled flight at Eglin AFB

The US Air Force has flown a modified F-16 under artificial-intelligence control during flight tests at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, marking a first step toward AI-operated tactical aircraft. Test efforts included piloted flights and autonomy trials with an AI flight kit installed and a test pilot remaining in the cockpit as backup.

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