What is the DARPA VENOM program?
VENOM is a DARPA and U.S. Air Force program that modifies standard F-16 fighter jets with a bolt-on kit of specialized hardware, software, and instrumentation enabling AI-controlled flight. The program aims to develop autonomous aircraft that can operate alongside crewed fighters on high-risk missions.
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An AI Just Flew a Real F-16 Fighter Jet — Here's What DARPA's VENOM Program Actually DidDARPA's VENOM program put an AI agent in control of a modified F-16 at Eglin Air Force Base, with a safety pilot aboard — a milestone for autonomous flight.
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