YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft Achieves First Flight
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The U.S. Department of the Air Force successfully conducted the first flight of the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, developed with General Atomics, marking a significant milestone in rapid, innovative airpower development aimed at deploying modular, uncrewed aircraft alongside advanced manned fighters. The program emphasizes speed, competition, and open-system architecture to enhance combat capabilities and operational flexibility.
Topics:nation#airpower-innovation#collaborative-combat-aircraft#defense#flight-testing#uncrewed-aircraft#yfq-42a
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