US Air Force tests new autonomous mission systems on XQ-67A
US Air Force demonstrator tested sensors, long-range communications and mission systems in Nevada as the service develops a new generation of uncrewed combat aircraft
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F-22 pilot commands YFQ-44A autonomous combat drone in flight for first time
US Air Force demonstration showed a Raptor pilot issuing tactical commands to the autonomous aircraft during simulated combat operations
Mysterious giant drone designed to launch rockets reappears after six years
Aevum unveiled the Ravn X in 2020 with plans to launch satellites into orbit, but the huge autonomous aircraft has never been seen flying
Who is Archer, the company buying three businesses from Boeing?
Founded only eight years ago to develop electric air taxis, Archer Aviation has attracted United Airlines and Stellantis and is now expanding into defense and autonomous aircraft
Merlin completes preliminary design review for autonomous C-130J program
USSOCOM-backed project aims to equip the Super Hercules with a flight system capable of operating from takeoff to landing without a crew on board
Wisk Aero completes first flight of autonomous Generation 6 eVTOL in California
First flight marks key step in FAA certification effort for commercial passenger operations