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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW AI-POWERED AIRCRAFT FOR USAF & US MARINES                                                  Source:  Krakos The USAF and US Marines are test-flying a fascinating new AI empowered aircraft, the XQ-58A Valkyrie stealth drone.  While it's an X  plane for the US military, the highly advanced AI technologies are likely to also empower commercial flights sometime in the future.  Here's what we know: Unmanned plane doesn't need a runway Takes-off from a ground-based rocket launcher Lands using parachutes Has AI and machine learning-driven autonomous flight systems Primary military function:  surveillance and reconnaissance Serves as "wingman" for crewed fighter jets Maximum range of 3,000 miles 30' in length and 27' wingspan Cruising speed of Mach 0.72 Top speed Mach of 0.85 Plane is being developed by Kratos Defense and Security Solutions. HONDA'S NEWEST CONCEPT