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A YFQ-44 Collaborative Combat Aircraft takes off during flight testing at a California test location. (Courtesy photo)

Anduril conducts first flight test of Air Force CCA drone prototype

Both Anduril and General Atomics have now moved into the live flight test stage of the Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

Oct 31, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft takes off during flight testing at a California test location. (Courtesy photo)

General Atomics begins flight tests for Air Force CCA drone program

General Atomics recently began flight testing of its prototype, dubbed the YFQ-42A, at an unnamed location in California.

Aug 27, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

Anduril’s CCA prototype known as the YQF-44A Fury. (Credit: Anduril)

Air Force kicks off ground testing for CCA drones while preparing for first flight

The Air Force also announced that the CCA drones will be based at Beale Air Force Base in California.

May 1, 2025 By Mikayla Easley