Two FQ-44A drones fly air combat maneuvers together under Shield AI's Hivemind
Two Anduril-built FQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft flew in formation and performed beyond-visual-range air combat maneuvers directed by Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software on Oct. 26 at the Nevada Test and Training Range, a first for the program. No pilot was airborne; a ground operator gave high-level direction against a virtual threat. Shield AI says larger teams come next, with live munitions later.

Illustration: Autonomy Wire (AI-generated)