Unmanned wingmen: Drones fire air-to-air missiles, rewriting air combat rules

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The US Air Force's YFQ-44A Fury drone successfully conducted the first live air-to-air missile launch by a US Collaborative Combat Aircraft, using Anduril's Lattice software for autonomous mission and target engagement. Similar unmanned combat drone advancements are also being pursued by Turkey and Australia, highlighting a shift in modern air combat tactics.

The US Air Force's YFQ-44A Fury drone successfully launched its first live AMRAAM missile. This historic test marks the first live missile launch by a US Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Anduril's Lattice software enabled autonomous mission execution and target engagement during the test. Other nations like Turkey and Australia are also advancing similar unmanned combat drone capabilities. These autonomous platforms are increasingly playing a central role in modern warfare scenarios.