F-15E and F-16C fighters control four XQ-58s in US Air Force tests

F-16C with XQ-58A c USMC

Source: US Marine Corps

The successful use of legacy fourth-generation fighters to control the uncrewed jets is a significant advancement for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft concept, which has largely focused on pairing the autonomous platforms with fifth-generation and emerging sixth-generation designs.

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