Anduril’s YFQ 44A Fury Drone Completes First Flight

This Defense Web TV short covers the first flight of the YFQ-44A Fury developed by Anduril Industries, marking a key milestone in the company’s effort to field a next-generation unmanned combat aircraft designed to operate alongside crewed fighter jets.

The YFQ-44A is part of the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft concept, intended to integrate autonomous drones with platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor. Designed to perform missions ranging from air-to-air combat support to electronic warfare and strike roles, the aircraft reflects a broader shift toward distributed, networked airpower.

This first flight demonstrates progress in integrating autonomy, advanced sensors, and combat systems into a scalable unmanned platform built to expand combat mass and reduce risk to pilots in high-threat environments.

🎥 Watch this short for a fast breakdown of what the YFQ-44A’s first flight means for the future of manned-unmanned fighter teaming.

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