VENOM-AFT: Autonomous F-16 Testing

The Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed (VENOM-AFT) program is modifying F-16 Fighting Falcons to serve as testbeds for autonomous flight technologies. The final F-16 designated for this program arrived at Eglin Air Force Base on April 1, 2025. Modifications include software, hardware, and instrumentation changes to enable autonomous operations.