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F-22 Pilot Controls FQ-44 Fighter Drone From The Cockpit For The First Time

F-22 Pilot Directs FQ-44 Drone in Airborne Test

An F-22 pilot issued high-level tactical directives to a pre-production YFQ-44A Fury drone.
The drone’s onboard autonomy executed dynamic maneuvers and simulated combat tasks in real time.
The Air Force aims to field at least 500 Increment 1 collaborative combat aircraft by 2032.

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DT Editorial Team·Oct 17, 2026·via twz.com

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European U740 Variant Of The XQ-58A Valkyrie Has Flown

U740 Valkyrie takes first European flight toward German combat-drone goal

Airbus and Kratos completed the U740 Valkyrie’s first flight in northern Europe.
The test included rocket-assisted takeoff, maneuvering at different altitudes and speeds up to Mach 0.8.
Airbus plans to integrate its MARS mission system for autonomous multi-aircraft coordination with human oversight.
The companies aim to offer Germany a combat-ready system by 2029.

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DT Editorial Team·Oct 13, 2026·via twz.com

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Lockheed boosts bet on Skunk Works' Vectis stealth drone - Breaking Defense

Lockheed Doubles Down on Vectis With Four More Stealth Drone Prototypes

Lockheed Martin will build four additional Vectis prototypes beyond the one already in production, bringing its planned fleet to five aircraft.
Skunk Works advanced development lead Ron Fehlen said the extra aircraft will accelerate testing and validate production processes.
The first Vectis prototype is set to fly by the end of 2027, with the four follow-on vehicles expected to be built and flown more quickly.
Vectis is a tailless, roughly 34-foot-long drone with a 38-foot wingspan and a top-mounted submerged inlet that cuts drag and keeps debris out of the engine.

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DT Editorial Team·Sep 14, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Australian MQ-28 Ghost Bat Fighter Drones Could Be Commanded By U.S. Pilots

U.S.-Australia MQ-28 cooperation points to shared drone control

The U.S. Air Force says it is tightly linked to Australia’s MQ-28 development work.
Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 fed lessons from the Ghost Bat into U.S. CCA planning.
Future cross-national control of allied uncrewed aircraft is now being discussed openly.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 28, 2026·via twz.com

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Brontanax Fighter Drone Is The UK's Big Leap Into Collaborative Combat Aircraft

BAE Systems unveils Brontanax as the UK pushes deeper into combat drone teaming

BAE Systems unveiled Brontanax at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 22, 2026.
The company calls it an operational prototype tied to the RAF’s new Storm Fighter effort.
The aircraft is headed for ground testing first, with reports suggesting NATO exercise participation could come in 2027.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 23, 2026·via twz.com

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Fury Loyal Wingman Arrives At Creech AFB For Agile Combat Deployment Trials

US Air Force moves Fury loyal wingman to Creech for agile deployment trials

Anduril’s YFQ-44 Fury has arrived at Creech Air Force Base for a July 20-24 Air Force exercise.
The Air Force says both Fury and General Atomics’ YFQ-42 Dark Merlin are being tested under Agile Combat Employment conditions.
The exercise is focused on operator-led ground and flight operations, lean sustainment, and human-machine teaming.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 21, 2026·via twz.com

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Boeing’s New Larger Ghost Bat Can Carry AIM-120 AMRAAMs Internally

Boeing Unveils Larger Ghost Bat Block 3 with Internal Weapons Bays for AIM-120 AMRAAMs

Boeing unveiled the MQ-28 Ghost Bat Block 3 at ILA Berlin with a 25% larger wing and increased thrust from 10,000 to 12,000 pounds.
The Block 3 features internal weapons bays capable of carrying AIM-120 AMRAAMs, preserving stealth.
Over 150 test sorties completed on earlier variants; Australia has eight Block 1 prototypes and nine Block 2 drones in production.
First Block 3 aircraft to be built next year; offered to Germany in partnership with Rheinmetall for the European CCA market.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 11, 2026·via twz.com

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MQ-28 Ghost Bat Now Flying Over The Pacific From U.S. Navy Base

MQ-28 Ghost Bat Tests at Point Mugu Put Boeing’s Loyal Wingman in Front of US Buyers

The MQ-28 has flown at least three times within the Point Mugu Sea Range.
Boeing says the campaign demonstrates the aircraft’s maturity and export potential.
The testing site is notable given US interest in collaborative combat aircraft.

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DT Editorial Team·May 29, 2026·via twz.com

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From prototypes to production: US Air Force seeks nearly $1B for initial CCA procurement

The Air Force has put real procurement money behind loyal wingman drones

The Air Force wants $996.5 million in FY27 procurement funding for Increment 1 CCA aircraft.
The request also includes $150 million in advance procurement and about $1.37 billion in R&D.
The move signals that loyal wingman drones are shifting from testing into planned force structure.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via defensenews.com

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YFQ-44 Fury Fighter Drone Wraps Contested Operations Test That Could Accelerate Its Fielding

Air Force tests YFQ-44 Fury in contested-operations exercise aimed at faster fielding

The Air Force completed a contested-operations exercise with the YFQ-44 Fury prototype.
The test examined deployment and sustainment concepts, not just flight performance.
Officials are using the effort to support faster fielding of collaborative combat aircraft.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via twz.com

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General Atomics CCA drone wingman prototype crashes in California - Breaking Defense

General Atomics pauses YFQ-42A testing after CCA prototype crash in California

A General Atomics YFQ-42A prototype crashed after takeoff near Palmdale, California.
No injuries were reported and flight tests have been paused temporarily.
The cause is not yet known and both the company and Air Force are following mishap protocols.
The incident affects one of the Air Force’s key Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype efforts.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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MQ-28 Ghost Bat Gains Major European Foothold As Rheinmetall Joins Forces With Boeing

Boeing and Rheinmetall Push Ghost Bat Drone Into Europe’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Race

Boeing Australia and Rheinmetall are pitching the MQ-28 Ghost Bat to Germany for a CCA requirement targeted for 2029.
Rheinmetall would handle system integration, support, and adaptation to German requirements.
The platform’s maturity and modularity are being used as key selling points against rival European and U.S. options.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 31, 2026·via twz.com

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High-speed combat drone production starts at new US Anduril plant in days

Anduril’s Ohio Factory Marks the Next Phase of US Combat Drone Industrialization

Anduril is beginning Fury drone production at its new Arsenal-1 campus in Ohio.
The $1 billion facility could employ more than 4,000 people over the next decade.
The company says it designs for manufacturability from the start using more commercial supply choices.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 31, 2026·via c4isrnet.com

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