Air Force's New Fighter Drones Could Change Air Combat

The Air Force's New Fighter Drones Could Change Air Combat
The USAF's new aerial drones aren't what you probably envision; they're the next evolution in air-to-air combat. Here's what we know so far.
US Air Force first to accept official combat drones
The age of the piloted fighter aircraft may not be over but the US Air Force has shown that it may be time to start collecting the coats, as it has designated two prototype combat drones as official combat aircraft.
First CCAs Assigned Unmanned Fighter Designations by the U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff announced that the first two Collaborative Combat Aircraft will be designated YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A, making them the first
See the Anduril and General Atomics drones the US Air Force just marked as the first-ever uncrewed fighter jets
The two uncrewed fighters will bolster the US' diminishing fleet as the future of its next-generation stealth fighter remains unclear.
Air Force announces drones as official combat aircraft of the USA
Two drone prototypes have become the official combat aircraft of the United States, announced the U.S. Air Force.
US Army trains to use drones in combat
Drones have evolved into a major threat to U.S. forces, and the military is racing to stop them.
U.S. military training to take down enemy drones
FOX News' Sarah Alegre got first-hand experience in a U.S. military training program focused on taking down enemy drones.
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NATO Update As Russian Su-35 Buzzes Reaper Drone in 'Dangerous' Maneuver
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US drone lost over Red Sea on same day as Houthi claim of MQ-9 Reaper downing
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General Atomics says it’s ready to pump out up to 18 CCAs per month
In 2019, the company known for its Predator and Reaper drones reached a production peak of around eight and a half aircraft ...
RAF kills Islamic State terrorist in first targeted strike on Daesh in 8 months
A Reaper UAV, which has a wingspan of more than 21 metres, successfully fired a Hellfire missile at the target.