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USAF and GA‑ASI Demonstrate Live Manned–Unmanned Teaming: F‑22 Commands MQ‑20 Avenger at Edwards AFB

In a live mission at Edwards AFB, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the U.S. Air Force demonstrated real‑time manned–unmanned teaming with an F‑22 Raptor commanding an MQ‑20 Avenger. The successful test validated crewed–uncrewed control concepts and loyal‑wingman force‑multiplication for future air combat.

Discovered 2026-02-23T02:12:45.541735-08:00 | 2026-02-23T02:12:45.541735-08:00

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  • Validates real‑time manned–unmanned teaming and loyal‑wingman control in a live flight, showing a crewed F‑22 can command an MQ‑20 Avenger in operationally relevant conditions (see prior F‑22/Avenger demos) — source:f68565ea-039d-43ad-9cad-b407275e4521

  • Provides operational data and a milestone for the USAF’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft/autonomy efforts, feeding formal CCA competitions and requirements development — source:56cf024b-f5d4-4941-ac30-c816360dc4ca

  • Reinforces industry momentum on autonomy, C2 and loyal‑wingman tech that complements other testbeds and accelerator programs advancing unmanned combat systems — source:ecc7360e-c15e-4af8-b71e-29d52ee041ca

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