AI just took control of a fighter jet in Swedish airspace. Not in a simulator. In actual flight.
Helsing’s Centaur AI flew Saab’s Gripen E through combat manoeuvres against another aircraft. Made engagement decisions. Issued fire commands.
The timeline is what’s most noticeable: six months from concept to combat-capable AI.
Six months.
Most defence contractors take that long to schedule a requirements meeting.
Every military advantage is becoming code. And code moves at Silicon Valley speed, not Pentagon speed.
