GA-ASI introduces Gambit, a jet-powered autonomous collaborative platform

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has unveiled its newest unmanned aerial system called Gambit, the jet-powered platform intended to demonstrate so-called loyal wingman capabilities for the U.S. Air Force (USAF). The device's name refers to the chess world where Gambit is a chess opening move in which a player risks losing a minor piece to obtain a significant advantage in position. General Atomics describes Gambit as "an Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) designed through digital engineering to speed its time to market and lower acquisition cost." The platform is being built for air dominance and will heavily leverage advances in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. Working together with other human-piloted aircraft, Gambit will enable pilots to see deeper into hostile airspace, detect threats first, and provide time and space for critical decisions and actions.