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An Air Force aircraft flies over a desert landscape during daylight.

Flight of the Future

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall flies in the X-62 VISTA above Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., May 2, 2024. The aircraft incorporates machine learning and highly specialized software to test autonomous aerial combat flying.

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Tags: California, technology, artificial intelligence, innovation, Air Force
Credit: Richard Gonzales, Air Force VIRIN: 240502-F-DG623-1199Y.JPG

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