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A small grey aircraft flies just above a runway surrounded by arid terrain.

Sticking the Landing

An Air Force YFQ-42A lands after a test flight in California, Aug. 27, 2025. The testing, part of the Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, marks the next step in developing semi-autonomous aircraft — expanding options for commanders and advancing toward next-generation air dominance.

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