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Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR)
DARPA program developing AI-driven multi-ship BVR air-combat autonomy teaming crewed F-16s with uncrewed aircraft.
A DARPA program developing AI-driven multi-ship beyond-visual-range air-combat autonomy, teaming crewed F-16s with uncrewed aircraft. STR was awarded an initial $5.9M plus an $11.4M Option 1, extending performance through 2028.
Program detail
- Agency
- DARPA
- Acronym
- AIR
- Budget
- $17.3M (initial + Option 1, STR)
- Phase
- Option 1
- Domain
- AI air-combat autonomy
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Frequently asked
- What is Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR)?
- A DARPA program developing AI-driven multi-ship beyond-visual-range air-combat autonomy, teaming crewed F-16s with uncrewed aircraft. STR was awarded an initial $5.9M plus an $11.4M Option 1, extending performance through 2028.
- Which agency runs Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR)?
- Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR) is run by DARPA and is also known as AIR.
- What is the budget for Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR)?
- Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR) has a budget of $17.3M (initial + Option 1, STR), currently in its Option 1 phase.
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DARPA official Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR) program page
DARPA: Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR)Verified2026-08-16