The US Air Force (USAF) has commenced the second phase of development of the Skyborg attritable unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that it plans to fly in 2023, the service disclosed on 30 September.

An illustrative concept for the Skyborg UCAV released by the USAF. The service aims to fly a prototype by the end of 2023. (AFRL)

Nine companies and academic institutions are now in line to receive a share of up to USD400 million, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) in Ohio noted in its announcement following the award of the latest round of contracts for the Skyborg ‘loyal wingman’.

The US Air Force (USAF) has commenced the second phase of development of the Skyborg attritable unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that it plans to fly in 2023, the service disclosed on 30 September.

An illustrative concept for the Skyborg UCAV released by the USAF. The service aims to fly a prototype by the end of 2023. (AFRL)

Nine companies and academic institutions are now in line to receive a share of up to USD400 million, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) in Ohio noted in its announcement following the award of the latest round of contracts for the Skyborg ‘loyal wingman’.

The US Air Force (USAF) has commenced the second phase of development of the Skyborg attritable unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that it plans to fly in 2023, the service disclosed on 30 September.

An illustrative concept for the Skyborg UCAV released by the USAF. The service aims to fly a prototype by the end of 2023. (AFRL)

Nine companies and academic institutions are now in line to receive a share of up to USD400 million, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) in Ohio noted in its announcement following the award of the latest round of contracts for the Skyborg ‘loyal wingman’.

The US Air Force (USAF) has commenced the second phase of development of the Skyborg attritable unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that it plans to fly in 2023, the service disclosed on 30 September.

An illustrative concept for the Skyborg UCAV released by the USAF. The service aims to fly a prototype by the end of 2023. (AFRL)

Nine companies and academic institutions are now in line to receive a share of up to USD400 million, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) in Ohio noted in its announcement following the award of the latest round of contracts for the Skyborg ‘loyal wingman’.

The US Air Force (USAF) has commenced the second phase of development of the Skyborg attritable unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that it plans to fly in 2023, the service disclosed on 30 September.

An illustrative concept for the Skyborg UCAV released by the USAF. The service aims to fly a prototype by the end of 2023. (AFRL)

Nine companies and academic institutions are now in line to receive a share of up to USD400 million, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) in Ohio noted in its announcement following the award of the latest round of contracts for the Skyborg ‘loyal wingman’.

The US Air Force (USAF) has commenced the second phase of development of the Skyborg attritable unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that it plans to fly in 2023, the service disclosed on 30 September.

An illustrative concept for the Skyborg UCAV released by the USAF. The service aims to fly a prototype by the end of 2023. (AFRL)

Nine companies and academic institutions are now in line to receive a share of up to USD400 million, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) in Ohio noted in its announcement following the award of the latest round of contracts for the Skyborg ‘loyal wingman’.