The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) in support of the planning/acquisition strategy for the proof-of-concept demonstration testing of autonomy for a Loyal Wingman (LW).

A LW is defined as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that operates in a strike

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package with manned fighter aircraft.

The LW is under the tactical command of the manned lead and is not tethered to a ground station or under the full-time direction of the manned lead.

This is referred to as a manned unmanned teaming (MUM-T).

This RFI seeks feedback on potential test assets to act as the LW and host autonomy technologies.