Future of air refueling: USAF tests autonomous systems

Published on May 16, 2024



MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- With a vision to redefine air refueling, Air Mobility Command is partnering with an innovative aviation technology startup to test cutting-edge autonomous systems that could revolutionize military aviation.

Exploring how autonomous systems can enhance aircrew efficiency and reduce workload, researchers took flight on the KC-135 Stratotanker May 14-15, 2024, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA).

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