Boeing's Loyal Wingman achieves first flight in Australia, nabs another deal

By Sara Sirota / March 3, 2021 at 11:23 AM
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have successfully flown their Loyal Wingman drone for the first time and signed a deal to co-develop another three aircraft and advance its capabilities for manned-unmanned teaming. The Loyal Wingman serves as the foundation for Boeing's Airpower Teaming System, which the company is adapting for the U.S. Air Force's Skyborg program and other international customers. The 38-foot aircraft will eventually employ artificial intelligence to collaborate with manned aircraft flying nearby. The Loyal Wingman...

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