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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A XQ-58A Valkyrie launches into the sky, creating flames and a trail of orangish smoke.

Valkyrie Launch

An XQ-58A Valkyrie launches for a test mission at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 22, 2023. Artificial intelligence algorithms, developed and trained by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Autonomous Air Combat Operations, were integrated into the XQ-58A. The algorithms used neural networks to fly the vehicle against simulated opponents using simulated mission systems and mock weapons.

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