All articles tagged with #future warfare
AI agents have the potential to revolutionize military command structures by automating routine tasks, reducing staff sizes, and enabling faster, more flexible decision-making, but significant reforms in training, infrastructure, and doctrine are necessary to fully realize their benefits and avoid outdated, vulnerable command post designs.
The US Air Force is testing a self-flying F-16 fighter jet, with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall volunteering to be a passenger to observe the autonomous technology in action. The AI-operated drones are designed with a potential future conflict with China in mind and could offer smarter, more efficient, and more affordable capabilities than traditional manned aircraft. However, concerns about the reliance on AI for strategic decisions have been raised, with critics cautioning against the potential risks of rapid conflict escalation.
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall plans to test an AI-operated F-16 converted for drone flight, aiming to observe the technology behind the future fleet of more than 1,000 autonomously operated drones. The fleet, designed for future warfare and potential conflict with China, is envisioned to provide support in various missions and be cheaper than developing new manned jets, with each drone costing about $20 million.
Leaked footage of a canceled Call of Duty game codenamed NX1 has surfaced, showcasing the game's planned futuristic and outer space setting. The game, which was in development after Infinity Ward's restructuring in 2010, was intended to be a major departure for the franchise. The leaked footage includes campaign missions on the moon and work-in-progress multiplayer mode featuring futuristic weapons. Despite being canceled, the game's development had progressed with 2-3 campaign missions and multiplayer work completed. The leaked footage provides a rare glimpse into the development of a game that never saw the light of day.
A leaked gameplay clip from Neversoft's cancelled Call of Duty title "Future Warfare" has surfaced online, showcasing a futuristic moon mission and remastered maps from classic Call of Duty games. The game, which was in development around 2011, was intended to feature a mix of futuristic and traditional combat. Despite Neversoft's pivot from Guitar Hero to develop the game, it was ultimately scrapped, and the studio was later folded into Infinity Ward. The leaked footage provides a glimpse into what could have been, including details about campaign missions and multiplayer maps.
The future of the 105mm howitzer on the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship is uncertain as the Air Force reviews its capabilities for future high-end conflicts. The 30mm cannon will remain, but the big guns could be removed by 2026. The Air Force is considering alternative armament options, such as small form-factor cruise missiles and drone swarm capabilities. The decision could impact the aircraft's role in special operations and its ability to contribute to joint force operations. The review also raises questions about the vulnerability of the AC-130 platform and its effectiveness against dense integrated air defense networks.