For those of you future F-35 pilots (and eventual sixth-gen)…you may have unmanned wingman following you around before long. Seems like we’ve been reading about this concept forever, but this is an exciting step to make it a reality!

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2025/08/28/first-flight-tests-begin-for-air-forces-drone-wingmen/

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First flight tests begin for Air Force’s drone wingmen

General Atomics' YFQ-42A collaborative combat aircraft made its first test flight in California. Anduril expects its CCA, the YFQ-44A, to fly soon.