X-62 VISTA Conducts AI-Controlled Intercepts with IRST Pod

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AI agents, using data from a Legion Infrared Search and Track pod, controlled the X-62 VISTA and executed 27 autonomous intercepts of airborne targets throughout eight flights. Among these were the autonomous intercepts conducted by the AI agents by using data from an Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensor. 🦨 pic.twitter.com/ogPAtOsdrj — Lockheed Martin (@LockheedMartin) August 4, 2026HAVE HEATThe HAVE HEAT program saw the X-62 employing the Legion Pod, Lockheed Martin’s IRST podded IRST sensor. NEWS: X-62 VISTA continues setting precedents, demonstrates ability of #AI agents to ingest live infrared sensor data to #autonomously intercept live airborne targets. The X-62 Variable In-Flight Stability Test Aircraft (VISTA) flies in the skies over Edwards Air Force Base, California, March 23, 2023.