IAI Adds Artificial Intelligence To Airborne Combat Cloud

IAI Adds Artificial Intelligence To Airborne Combat Cloud

IAI Adds Artificial Intelligence To Airborne Combat Cloud

https://aviationweek.com/defense/sensors-electronic-warfare/iai-adds-artificial-intelligence-airborne-combat-cloud

Publish Date: 2026-06-04 17:26:00

Source Domain: aviationweek.com

  • Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has integrated edge-based artificial intelligence (AI) processing into their decentralized airborne OPAL battle management network.
  • The new OPAL Next Generation (OPAL-NG) system draws similarities to the U.S. Air Force’s planned advanced battle management system.
  • This AI-enhanced system is set to make its public debut at a specific upcoming event, though the details are not fully disclosed in the summary.
  • The integration of AI aims to enhance combat effectiveness and tactical decision-making in airborne missions.
  • Steve Trimble, a prominent military aviation, missiles, and space correspondent for the Aviation Week Network, authored the article.
  • The article originally appeared in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, part of the Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing.
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