The VENOM program will modify six F-16Cs into autonomous aircraft to accelerate testing of autonomy software on crewed and ...

Learn about how modifications and simulations have begun under the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – ...

Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter destined to become an autonomous combat aircraft testbed has arrived at Eglin AFB, Florida.

The future of aerial combat is evolving with the rapid advancements in unmanned aircraft technology. Recently, the VENOM F-16 program took a significant step toward ...

Aviation enthusiasts have a new gift coming their way courtesy of Google Earth Pro, which now has flight simulators available ...

C urrently still serving as the unquestioned backbone of the United States Air Force’s combat fighter fleet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon is currently approaching five full decades ...

The US Air Force has reached a significant milestone in automating the F-16 fighter jet to fly the “Viper” without a pilot.

The first Block 70 model F-16 destined for Bulgaria has landed on home soil, the country’s defense ministry has announced. The two-seat F-16D touched down at Graf Ignatievo airbase on April 2 after ...

In a landmark move towards integrating artificial intelligence into aerial warfare, the U.S. Air Force marked a significant milestone on April 1, 2025, with the completion of its VENOM program. The ...

The U.S. Air Force is preparing for the first flight of an autonomous F-16 under the VENOM (Viper Experimentation and ...