In a groundbreaking test over Edwards Air Force Base, an AI-controlled F-16 — the X-62A VISTA — faced off against a seasoned fighter pilot in a dogfight that could redefine the future of air combat.

The AI that powered an F-16 in a dogfight against a manned aircraft is powering a new, fully autonomous fighter jet, its maker said as it unveiled the new aircraft design. US defense tech unicorn ...

AI will battle AI in the early days of the competition to determine which program should dogfight a human pilot in a final showdown.