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
Airbus
Airbus flies European version of Kratos Valkyrie combat drone for the first time
The U740 reached Mach 0.8 during tests in Northern Europe, ahead of planned trials with Airbus’ autonomous mission system
Saab reveals full-scale model of supersonic unmanned fighter
A3 concept previews a potential operational combat drone, while Sweden is already funding two flying technology demonstrators
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works unveils Vectis collaborative combat drone
New stealth UAV aims to enhance air dominance and multi-domain integration for US and allied forces