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Northrop tests Shield AI autonomy software on Talon IQ flight

Northrop Grumman has tested Shield AI’s autonomy software on a flight of its Talon IQ unmanned aerial vehicle, a step that could push the U.S. military closer to fielding AI-driven drones at scale.
Aviation Today

First MQ-25 Flight Test Pushed To Early 2026

The Navy and Boeing have pushed back the initial flight test of the first MQ-25A Stingray aircraft carrier-based tanker aircraft into early 2026. The government-industry team insisted they are making ...
The Aviationist

Talon IQ Testbed Performs Simulated Combat Maneuvers Controlled by Hivemind and Prism AIs

The Talon IQ testbed conducted combat air patrol and target engagement maneuvers controlled by ShieldAI’s Hivemind AI, before switching back to Northrop Grumman’s Prism AI. In a statement, both ...
Jane's Information Group

Northrop Grumman completes eighth mission autonomy test flight, proving mid-flight software swap

Northrop Grumman's Talon IQ demonstrates a mission autonomy flight in Mojave, California. The company has completed eight mission autonomy flights as of April 2026. (Northrop Grumman) Northrop Grumman ...
Flightglobal

Anduril YFQ-44A autonomous fighter prototype approaches first flight as software development nears completion

First flight of the Anduril YFQ-44A autonomous fighter prototype is close at hand, according to officials from both the company and the US Air Force. Speaking at the annual Air & Spaces Forces ...