North AmericaOctober 3, 2026

Northrop's Robot Wingman Takes Flight

Northrop Grumman's YFQ-48A Talon Blue flew for the first time at Mojave, fully autonomous from taxi to landing. The company funded jet has an internal weapons bay.

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