Anduril YFQ-44A Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft Flies for the First Time
Anduril’s prototype of the YFQ-44A Fury collaborative combat aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight in California at the end of October. The company is rapidly advancing its development of a loyal wingman drone for the U.S. Air Force.
The flight took place at Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, accompanied by two L-29 Delfin trainer jets. Anduril had previously hinted that the event was imminent but did not specify a date.
“From clean-sheet design to one-click takeoff in 556 days.”
This milestone follows General Atomics’ YFQ-42A drone’s first flight in August, marking growing competition in the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. Anduril has also confirmed that several other YFQ-44 prototypes are now undergoing ground tests.
Flight testing will determine if the aircraft meets performance goals, including speed, agility, autonomy, stealth, operational range, and integration with weapons systems. The Air Force plans to procure roughly 1,000 CCAs, with about 100–150 in the first increment.
Author Summary
The Fury YFQ-44A’s successful first flight highlights Anduril’s rapid progress in developing advanced autonomous air combat systems for future Air Force missions.
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