Lockheed Martin drone makes mission-saving decisions on its own

 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Skunk Works® successfully completed a live demonstration of artificial intelligence driven mission contingency management (AI/MCM) on a Stalker XE Block 25 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and an Alta X 2.0 drone modified by Drone Amplified. This test demonstrates how AI can automatically adjust an unmanned mission when an unexpected problem occurs, advancing the shift towards more autonomous unmanned operations.

https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2025-12-04-Lockheed-Martin-Skunk-Works-R-Showcases-AI-Driven-Mission-Contingency-Management-on-an-Autonomous-UAV-Demonstration