Anduril YFQ-44A

tank-top · by **tank-top** » 03 May 2025, 13:51

Newly released photos of their new drone. I’m going to assume this is an early test version based on the vertical tail and what appears to be exposed rivets on the leading edge. And where the wing attaches to the body.

milosh · by **milosh** » 03 May 2025, 18:36

tank-top wrote:Newly released photos of their new drone. I’m going to assume this is an early test version based on the vertical tail and what appears to be exposed rivets on the leading edge. And where the wing attaches to the body.

It don't have weapon bay so what point of making it stealthy if there isn't weapon bay to begin with? I think whole point is to have affordable loyal wingman. And it would cost lot more if it is design to be stealth.

disconnectedradical · by **disconnectedradical** » 03 Nov 2025, 03:39

The YFQ-44 had maiden flight on October 31.

https://www.twz.com/air/andurils-yfq-44 ... -has-flown

weasel1962 · by **weasel1962** » 03 Nov 2025, 04:59

I think getting it into service cost effectively first is more important, stealthy or otherwise.

CCA is a nascent capability. Users will drive what is needed for improvement. No point putting everything onboard only to find out its not needed.