ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE— Trust But Verify by COL. ROBERT JOSLIN, USMC (RET.), PH.D.
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, Marine Aircraft Group 12, and a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron fly in formation during a large force exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 26, 2025. The KC-135 provides core aerial refueling capabilities for the U.S. Air Force and
has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. Source: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton This image was cropped to show detail and was edited using multiple filters plus dodging and burning techniques.
A rtificial Intelligence (AI) systems are being rapidly introduced in emerging and existing aircraft, all of which will require certification by military avia- tion and/or civil aviation authorities. Measures taken to test the reliability of aircraft AI systems and the best ways for using them may offer practical examples for other areas and applications.
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