Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue Completes First Autonomous Flight Written 5 October 2026

AeroTime reports that Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue has completed its first fully autonomous flight in Mojave, California, “including taxi, takeoff, in-flight maneuvers, and landing.” Northrop Grumman says Talon Blue is designed to support a range of missions for U.S. and allied forces as the company expands its autonomous aircraft capabilities.
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