The F-22 will serve as the primary aerial controller or 'quarterback' for uncrewed wingmen to increase the capacity of tactical missions. Anduril developed the Fury as part of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, which intends to field 500 such drones by 2032. The airborne demonstration took place in October 2026 using a pre-production unit.
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F-22 Directs First Fury Drone Weapon Launch in Tactical Test
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Remote control of combat movements and munitions was successfully exercised by a US Air Force pilot during a recent aviation trial. The flight test, conducted with an F-22 Raptor and an Anduril YFQ-44A Fury drone, verified the ability of the piloted fighter to steer the uncrewed asset through offensive maneuvers and trigger the discharge of weapons.
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