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AI drones & “wingman” fighter aircraft?

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AI drones and “wingman” fighter aircraft may become one of the biggest changes in modern air warfare.

R. Mallik
Jun 17, 2026

AI drones and “wingman” fighter aircraft may become one of the biggest changes in modern air warfare.

AI drones and “wingman” fighter aircraft may become one of the biggest changes in modern air warfare. The idea is simple but powerful: instead of sending only expensive manned fighter jets into dangerous airspace, a pilot can command unmanned AI aircraft to fly ahead, scan threats, jam enemy radar, carry weapons, or absorb risk.

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