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F-22 pilot directs Anduril's YFQ-44A Fury drone in Air Force test

The US Air Force tested a setup where an F-22 Raptor pilot sent high-level tactical commands to Anduril's YFQ-44A Fury drone via a tactical data link while both aircraft flew out of Edwards Air Force Base. The drone's onboard autonomy software translated those directives into flight maneuvers and simulated combat tasks, while the human pilot retained decision-making control rather than flying the drone directly.

techspot.com · 2026-10-19

Air Force tests F-22 pilot issuing tactical commands to Anduril Fury drone

The U.S. Air Force conducted a flight test in which an F-22 Raptor pilot gave tactical commands to an Anduril YFQ-44A Fury drone, which translated them into autonomous flight maneuvers during simulated combat, according to The Defense Watch. The test is part of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program aimed at pairing crewed fighters with autonomous drone wingmen.

tomshardware.com · 2026-10-18