Air Force tests AI to improve aerial refueling training

The Air Force is experimenting with artificial intelligence systems designed to monitor refueling operations through cameras installed on tanker aircraft. The AI would automatically analyze video footage and deliver immediate feedback to tanker crews about their performance, replacing the traditional manual debriefing process that happens after missions conclude.

This modernization effort aims to accelerate crew training while enhancing operational safety. By providing instant assessments rather than delayed reviews, the Air Force expects tanker personnel to learn more efficiently from each refueling evolution they conduct.