Northrop Grumman Previews Its Next Shot at the Autonomous Wingman Race

Northrop Grumman is redefining air combat with a new autonomous drone wingman concept built to fly alongside human pilots.

Designed as a force multiplier, the aircraft aims to boost flexibility and mission effectiveness, using a modular approach that favors speed, simplicity, and rapid fielding.

It is supported by the company’s Beacon autonomous testbed — the platform validating its avionics in real-world conditions — and is set to fly in under 24 months.

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