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Briefing
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- Military Jet Drone – Boeing Australia unveiled prototype of autonomous jet drone for military customers at Australia International Airshow in Melbourne on February 27, 2019
- Autonomous Software – Platform called Airpower Teaming System equipped with artificial intelligence, enabling drone to fly autonomously or in support of manned aircraft, while maintaining safe distance from other aircrafts
- Physical Features – Single-engine drone measures 38-feet-long with range of more than 2,000 miles (3,200 kilometers)
- $28.3 Million Investment – Australia’s government to spend A$40 million ($28.3 million) to further develop prototype
- Largest Project Outside U.S. – Project represents Boeing’s largest investment in unmanned systems outside U.S.
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Military and Security
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Organization
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Boeing Co.
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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February 26, 2019
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