Northrop Grumman, Boeing Unveil AI-Powered Drone-Aircraft Team

Northrop Grumman and Boeing have successfully demonstrated an automated link between the MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone and the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft using artificial intelligence.

The test, which took place on August 5, 2026, marks a significant milestone in the development of manned-unmanned teaming capabilities.

According to Northrop Grumman and Boeing, this AI-enabled link allows for enhanced maritime domain awareness through shared open systems architecture, enabling both aircraft to share sensor data and track targets more effectively.