Doing the Apocalypso

The advanced capabilities of AI-based navigation in military drones mean they will no longer require human training. They will rely on near-instantaneous sensor data from cameras, LiDAR, and radar to identify obstacles that will inform their future navigation, such as mountains, structures, and other aircraft.

This UK defence programme targets software-defined swarms with both simulation and live-flight trials. The importance is the transition from swarm experimentation toward engineering toolchains and operational validation platforms intended for repeatable deployment and sovereign industrial capability.