What You Need to Know: Saab and AI firm Helsing are collaborating on “Project Beyond” to enhance the JAS 39 Gripen E with advanced AI capabilities. Announced at Berlin's International Fighter Conference 2024, the project aims to integrate Helsing’s AI directly into the Gripen’s core systems, enabling the aircraft to handle data processing and streamline pilots' workloads.

-This real-time AI support allows pilots to focus on mission-critical tasks while the system autonomously manages other functions.

-Project Beyond exemplifies AI's evolving role in fifth and sixth-generation fighters, reflecting similar enhancements in Russia's Su-57, and signaling AI's growing impact on air combat technology.

A year ago, Swedish aerospace and defense firm Saab entered into a strategic partnership with artificial intelligence-based software developer Helsing. The cooperation agreement called for Helsing to provide its AI capabilities in Saab platforms.

The Helsing technology will be incorporated into the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E multirole combat aircraft, the companies........

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