Images circulating in open sources show China’s Shaanxi Y-15 prototype in flight-test activity. IW assesses observable design features, the potential tactical airlift role and the limits of current evidence.
Published: 5 November 2026 Event: Announcement: 3 November 2026 — Trial dates not disclosed in the release Saab announced that internally developed AI agents had flown aboard Gripen E. The company said an agent controlled the aircraft during beyond-visual-range combat scenarios, following development and training in simulation. Saab plans to expand testing across additional scenarios.…