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Anduril YFQ-44A Combat Drone Weapon Firing Test

Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: California, United States

Source: CPG Click Oil and Gas

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The YFQ-44A combat drone, developed by Anduril Industries, successfully fired an AIM-120 missile at a digital target during a test in isolated airspace over the Mojave Desert, California. This test marked a significant milestone in the U.S. Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, demonstrating the drone's capability to execute the complete weapon employment sequence under human authorization, advan

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Under Construction
Sector
Aerospace & Defense, Oil and Gas, Government
Location
California, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
CPG Click Oil and Gas

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The project “Anduril YFQ-44A Combat Drone Weapon Firing Test” is an infrastructure initiative in the Aerospace & Defense sector, located in California, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from CPG Click Oil and Gas.

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2026-07-22

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The YFQ-44A combat drone, developed by Anduril Industries, successfully fired an AIM-120 missile at a digital target during a test in isolated airspace over the Mojave Desert, California. This test marked a significant milestone in the U.S. Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, demonstrating the drone's capability to execute the complete weapon employment sequence under human authorization, advancing the program towards operational use alongside manned fighters in contested environments.

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Defense

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United States of America (USA)

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California

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CPG Click Oil and Gas

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Aerospace & Defense, Oil and Gas, Government

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2026-07-20

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