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General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger | Airframer | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI)

26/02/2026News:
The YFQ-42A completed a four-hour autonomous flight managed by a ground-based human operator.

GA-ASI names YFQ-42A Dark Merlin and completes autonomous tests

The designation reflects fighter and uncrewed status, while recent flights demonstrated mission autonomy software in four-hour test operations.

19/02/2026News:
The achievement forms part of an accelerated YFQ-42A development schedule that began in August 2025 and has already included multiple aircraft builds and autonomous take-offs and landings.

GA-ASI advances YFQ-42A autonomy with Collins Sidekick

The four-hour airborne mission validated third-party software operating through A-GRA within the Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme.

20/11/2025News:
The F‑22 issued in-flight commands to the MQ‑20 through a tablet and Lockheed Martin’s GRACE module.

Fighter and drone cooperate in Nevada crewed-uncrewed test

An F-22 and MQ-20 flew in coordination to demonstrate open-architecture control using government-owned communication systems and shared radio integration.

17/10/2025Press Release:
GA-ASI selected to support U.S. Navy CCA design effort
27/08/2025Press Release:
GA-ASI marks another aviation first with YFQ-42A CCA flight testing

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