Japan has advanced in testing autonomous drones developed by Subaru, evaluating remote operations via tablet and fully automated navigation.
During October, five unmanned jet aircraft participated in coordinated flights as part of Man-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) studies conducted by the Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA). Operators controlled the UAVs from inside a helicopter, analyzing automatic routes and pilot workloads.
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The campaign also tested formation of five aircraft, integration with payloads and the use of interfaces similar to those applied to the North American MQ-20 Avenger. The project seeks to validate standardized control software for future military platforms, in addition to improving autonomous flight technologies and collaborative systems between manned and unmanned aircraft.
According to ATLA, these tests are part of a broader AI development strategy for decision-making and situational awareness, aligned with the future Japanese fighter jet scheduled for 2035. The tests take place in parallel with the technological cooperation program with the United States, which promotes startups and advanced commercial solutions to strengthen the Japanese defense industrial base.
Source: The Aviationist | Photo: YouTube @atlaofficialchannel2546 | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
Before the demonstration of a remote-controlled support aircraft and the demonstration of an unmanned propeller aircraft, a SUBARU test aircraft about the size of a radio control came out.
The shape is the same as the model shown at ALTA’s symposium. pic.twitter.com/DNGTpX0UDy
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