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SECURITY & DEFENSE • UNITED STATES
Air Force tests two semi-autonomous drones in coordinated combat maneuvers
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Two Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft flew coordinated air-combat maneuvers using mission-autonomy software in an Oct. 26 test, according to Air & Space Forces Magazine. The publication describes it as a first for the program.
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Why it matters
The test is a development in U.S. military drone capabilities, but the article provides no information about deployment, cost or an operational effect.
What happens next
The article reports the test but gives no schedule for further tests or a decision on deploying the aircraft.
Whether the Air Force announces further tests or program milestones.
Whether the aircraft move from testing toward operational use.