Anduril’s FQ-44 Advances to Production for the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program

On June 17, 2026, Anduril announced it was selected by the U.S. Air Force to enter the production phase of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program with its FQ-44 semi-autonomous fighter aircraft. The contract includes an initial group of aircraft for continued testing and evaluation, while also creating a framework for future purchases over the coming years.

The FQ-44 is designed with long-range capabilities, short-field takeoff and landing performance, a large combat radius, and sufficient payload capacity to support combat missions.

To support large-scale production, Anduril developed its manufacturing processes alongside aircraft development, with its Arsenal-1 facility capable of producing up to 150 aircraft annually. This combination of advanced autonomy, scalable production, and adaptable design is intended to provide the Air Force with a flexible and rapidly deployable combat capability.