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The YFQ-44A drone completed its first flight for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, advancing autonomous development. The drone is the second to reach the flight testing stage.

Learning Outcomes 

  • Explain the purpose and objectives of the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
  • Identify the key milestones and technological advancements demonstrated by Anduril’s YFQ-44A prototype.
  • Analyse the strategic implications of integrating autonomous drones with crewed fighter aircraft. 
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