Saab Develops Unmanned Combat Aircraft – to Be Tested Next Year

Saab is close to developing an unmanned combat aircraft and will conduct the first test flights next year, CEO Micael Johansson tells SvD Näringsliv.

The defense group Saab is developing an unmanned combat aircraft that will be able to strike targets deep inside hostile territory, CEO Micael Johansson reveals to Svenska Dagbladet.

Two SAAB JAS 39 Gripen in flight. An unmanned fighter jet is being developed by the Swedish aircraft manufacturer SAAB. CEO Micael Johanson says the jet can strike far behind enemy lines and be a much more powerful attack tool than drones. One purpose of such a tool is to go on risky attack missions, for example to destroy certain well-defended targets. The jet will be controlled by artificial intelligence and should easily be able to fly alongs…