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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
F-22 Pilot Controls Fury Drone During Flight
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A U.S. Air Force F-22 pilot controlled a YFQ-44A Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft while both aircraft were airborne, sending tactical directives through a data link. The Air Force said the drone’s autonomy software carried out dynamic maneuvers and simulated combat tasks in real time. Anduril said the flight took place at Edwards Air Force Base during the week of Oct. 5.
WHO: A U.S. Air Force F-22 pilot
WHAT: Controlled a YFQ-44A Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft in flight by sending it tactical directives.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: Edwards Air Force Base, USA
WHY: The flight was part of the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft efforts.
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