• Anduril’s YFQ-44A drone wingman under development for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program has begun testing flights with a missile underwing, according to an Air Force press release.

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  • The U.S. Air Force has begun flight testing Anduril Industries’ YFQ‑44A drone wingman, which carries a missile underwing as part of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. The tests, announced in an Air Force press release, mark a step toward integrating unmanned systems into joint combat operations. The YFQ‑44A is designed to operate alongside manned aircraft, providing additional surveillance and strike capability. The Air Force’s tests will evaluate the drone’s flight performance, weapons integration, and data‑link reliability. The Collaborative Combat Aircraft program aims to create a fleet of autonomous platforms that can be deployed in contested environments. Meanwhile, industry competitors have announced new project names, signaling a broader push to develop advanced drone platforms for future air battles.

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