True Anomaly's Jackal satellite successfully demonstrated its ability to track and maneuver against an uncooperative target during the Space Force's Victus Haze mission. In a scenario mimicking orbital "dogfighting," Jackal produced a validated mission plan in under 30 minutes and executed burns to close on Rocket Lab's Puma satellite. When Puma maneuvered to evade, Jackal's ground team in Colorado rapidly replanned and re-tasked the satellite to re-engage and image its target. This occurred without any prior coordination, simulating real-world adversarial conditions.

While specific details regarding sensor capabilities, distances, and close approaches remain classified for operational security, the mission highlighted the effectiveness of True Anomaly's algorithm for generating "hyper-accurate" targeting estimates. The scenario emphasized the challenges of orbital operations, where unexpected maneuvers and adversary freedom to act are critical factors.

True Anomaly CEO William "Skip" Rogers, a former space aggressor, noted that while orbital "dogfighting" lacks the visual drama of aerial combat, the relative speeds and motions in orbit, approximately 500 kilometers above Earth at 7.6 kilometers per second, require precise and rapid adaptation. The Victus Haze demo underscores the increasing importance of autonomous and responsive satellite capabilities for national security.