The US Navy is figuring out new ways to turn human battle plans into orders autonomous aircraft can follow

Source: Business Insider

The system can "reduce the burden on our operators, improve interoperability and help bring collaborative autonomy closer to operational use," an official said. Jamie Cosgrove/Portfolio Acquisition Executive MunitionsThe US Navy tested a new way for human planners to give autonomous aircraft orders. It cuts down on the work required to turn a battle plan into instructions the aircraft can understand.