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Saab and Helsing’s AI Agent Flies Gripen E in First Autonomous BVR Combat Trials

Saab and German startup Helsing have completed the first in-flight tests of the Centaur AI agent aboard a Gripen E, conducting beyond-visual-range engagements against a human-piloted fighter in Sweden. The trials mark a world-first for an installed AI system guiding BVR combat operations on a production fighter.

2025-06-10T23:06:56.317305-07:00

Aviation Week

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2025-05-22T07:48:22.832641-07:00

FAA

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2025-05-12T07:32:54.814081-07:00

The Hill

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2025-05-14T08:03:08.360509-07:00

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Breaking Defense

Sweden Launches Trustworthy AI Defense Initiative at Paris Air Show 2025 At Paris Air Show 2025, Sweden’s Defence Material Administration unveiled a fully funded Trustworthy AI program aimed at exploring how reliable artificial intelligence can be leveraged against emerging defense threats. The initiative positions Sweden at the forefront of AI innovation for national security applications.

2025-06-12T08:19:18.840947-07:00

Sweden Launches Trustworthy AI Defense Initiative at Paris Air Show 2025

SpaceWatch Global

KSAT, Liberatech Partner to Deliver Real-Time Predictive Earth Observation Intelligence Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) and Liberatech Space have inked a strategic partnership to fuse KSAT’s global ground station network with Liberatech’s AI-driven analytics, transforming Earth observation data into real-time, predictive intelligence. The alliance targets defense, maritime and infrastructure sectors seeking immediate, actionable geospatial insights.

2025-06-11T23:15:05.775152-07:00

KSAT, Liberatech Partner to Deliver Real-Time Predictive Earth Observation Intelligence

SpaceWatch Global

DLR Deploys Satellite Data and AI to Enhance Europe’s Wildfire Detection and Response Germany’s national aerospace research centre, DLR, has unveiled a new program leveraging satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to detect wildfires earlier and improve coordination of firefighting efforts across Europe. By integrating data streams from existing and commercial Earth observation satellites, the initiative aims to deliver near-real-time alerts to emergency responders.

2025-06-11T23:15:04.658238-07:00

DLR Deploys Satellite Data and AI to Enhance Europe’s Wildfire Detection and Response

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Saab and Helsing’s AI Agent Flies Gripen E in First Autonomous BVR Combat Trials Saab and German startup Helsing have completed the first in-flight tests of the Centaur AI agent aboard a Gripen E, conducting beyond-visual-range engagements against a human-piloted fighter in Sweden. The trials mark a world-first for an installed AI system guiding BVR combat operations on a production fighter.

2025-06-10T23:06:56.317305-07:00

Saab and Helsing’s AI Agent Flies Gripen E in First Autonomous BVR Combat Trials

Financial Times

AI-Steered Ukrainian Drones Overcome Signal Loss to Strike Russian Airfields Ukraine has deployed AI-enabled quadcopters that switch to onboard autonomous navigation after losing control signals, guiding them to target and strike Russian airfields. The technology has enhanced mission resilience against jamming and signal disruption, marking a significant advance in autonomous UAV strike capabilities on the battlefield.

2025-06-10T21:16:30.576359-07:00

AI-Steered Ukrainian Drones Overcome Signal Loss to Strike Russian Airfields

Air & Space Forces Mag

Booz Allen Taps Formula One Expertise to Boost Autonomous Combat Vehicles Booz Allen Hamilton is applying Formula One’s data-driven performance optimization and rapid systems iteration to its autonomous military vehicle development. By integrating live telemetry analysis, predictive maintenance models and streamlined operational protocols, the defense firm aims to accelerate response times and reduce system failures in combat scenarios.

2025-06-05T14:49:37.526453-07:00

Booz Allen Taps Formula One Expertise to Boost Autonomous Combat Vehicles

thebulkheadseat.com

United Airlines taps Spotify to stream music, podcasts and audiobooks on 130,000+ seatback screens United Airlines and Spotify will launch more than 450 hours of music, podcasts and audiobooks across over 130,000 seatback screens in the carrier’s 680+ aircraft. Many screens will support 4K resolution and Bluetooth connectivity, marking Spotify’s first inflight offering of audiobooks and video podcasts.

2025-06-05T05:45:12.824377-07:00

United Airlines taps Spotify to stream music, podcasts and audiobooks on 130,000+ seatback screens

SpaceNews.com

Lockheed Martin Launches ‘AI Fight Club’ to Stress-Test Defense AI Across All Domains Lockheed Martin has unveiled AI Fight Club, a virtual proving ground aligned with DoD benchmarks to pit defense AI algorithms against realistic air, land, sea and space scenarios. The initiative invites industry challengers to compete in head-to-head simulations ahead of a planned Q4 2025 debut.

2025-06-04T12:45:52.262865-07:00

Lockheed Martin Launches ‘AI Fight Club’ to Stress-Test Defense AI Across All Domains

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