Watch Skunk Works® demonstrate human‑machine teaming with University of Iowa’s Operator Performance Lab. In a live‑flight test, a quarterback aircraft commanded two surrogate combat collaborative aircraft (CCA) from a tablet‑based interface. The autonomous wingmen launched, ran combat air patrol, engaged virtual threats and returned to base — all under autonomous control. The data collected during these tests is a step closer to reliable, multi‑vehicle autonomy that can safely operate alongside piloted systems. This milestone showcases how autonomous solutions can cut pilot workload, ultimately benefitting the warfighter.
