Pentagon Integrates New AI into F-35 to Fly & Attack into 2070

By Volreka F. Senatus, Warrior Contributor

The F35 fighter jet, regarded by many as a platform integrating cutting-edge aerospace engineering, is set to continue a series of software enhancements and transformative upgrades with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in coming years. The idea is to continuously upgrade the F-35 and ensure it can remain relevant and superior for decades into the future.

Ongoing upgrades, which are likely to be continuous and not purely integrated in “drops” will likely elevate the F35’s performance in key areas, including lightning-fast response times, robust cybersecurity measures, and strategic advantages in combat scenarios.

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The F35 has long been cited for its versatility, stealth capabilities, and adaptability across various mission profiles. For example, air ground coordination with the F35 and advances in AI only make this connection faster and more efficient. Now, with the infusion of AI technology, the

F35 is also poised to redefine the speed of response in aerial combat. The fast switching Multi-function Advanced Datalink technology is essential to the F35’s advancement in communication systems engineering; neural networks and advanced computing are likely to continue to empower the AI system onboard the F-35, enabling the fighter jet to process vast amounts of data in real-time; setting it apart from previous generation NATO fighter aircrafts.

A former Air Force chief scientist told Warrior years ago that the F35’s sensor fusion represents early iterations of AI integration, something which has continued to evolve in recent years. In simulated scenarios, this enhanced agility provided a significant advantage in dogfights and complex mission environments, upgrading the F35 with the hope of out-performing adversaries with precision.