Boeing, Australian air force say pilotless, fighter-like jet completed first test flight

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Boeing Co and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) said on Tuesday they had completed the first flight test on a pilotless fighter-like jet designed to operate in conjunction with crewed aircraft.

FILE PHOTO: A model of Boeing's pilotless, fighter-like jet, dubbed ;Loyal Wingman', is displayed in Avalon, Australia February 27, 2019. REUTERS/Jamie Freed/File Photo

The Australian government has invested A$40 million in development of the product, which Boeing has said could be customised for other global customers. Defence contractors are investing increasingly in autonomous technology as militaries around the world look for cheaper and safer ways to maximise their resources.

During the test flight in Australia, the Loyal Wingman took off under its own power before flying a pre-determined route at different speeds and altitudes to verify its functionality and demonstrate the performance of the design.

 

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