The Royal Australian Air Force has congratulated Boeing Australia on a successful ‘first flight’ of the Airpower Teaming System – ‘Loyal Wingman’ prototype aircraft. The ‘first flight’ is a significant milestone in the co-development of a smart human-machine teaming aircraft for the Loyal Wingman program.
The Loyal Wingman program is a natural extension of the already strong relationship between Defence and Boeing, who remains a longstanding and trusted partner in the development of Defence capabilities. Boeing will design, manufacture and flight test the prototype, with support from Air Force. The project is an excellent example of innovation through collaboration and what can be achieved working together with Defence industry.
The Loyal Wingman project allows Air Force to explore ways of enhancing capability and development, and then make informed decisions about future acquisitions and adaptations to existing concepts.
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