Anduril reveals new weapon lineup for Fury fighter drone meant for US Air Force

Anduril Industries has shared new photos of its FQ-44A Fury uncrewed combat aircraft during weapons fit checks. The images, released on September 16, offer a clearer view of how the aircraft might carry guided bombs, rocket pods, and other external weapons as it moves toward production for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. The photos show ongoing work to add external weapons to the Fury. Anduril is designing the aircraft to carry various weapons and mission gear, making it flexible for missions with crewed fighters. Fury shows off expanded weapons options Anduril captioned the new release “Fit for Fury” and said the sample setups “confirm Fury’s compatibility with a range of munitions.” The images show guided bombs and pods for 70mm rockets being attached to the aircraft. The planned weapons also include air-to-air and cruise missiles. Anduril has indicated that additional mission pods and other systems could be added, but some details have not been shared yet. The weapons work addresses an important part of the CCA effort as the Air Force develops uncrewed aircraft that can perform missions alongside existing fighters. Fit for Fury. Notional FQ-44 configurations confirm Fury’s compatibility with a range of munitions, including 500-pound class guided bombs, Small Diameter Bombs, air-launched cruise missiles, rocket pods, external targeting pods, and (many) more. Fight unfair. pic.twitter.com/wxtET00MtD— Anduril Industries (@anduriltech) September 15, 2026 From prototype to production aircraft The Fury, previously designated YFQ-44A during its prototype phase, is one of two aircraft selected by the Air Force in April 2024 for the first CCA increment. The Air Force also selected General Atomics’ YFQ-42A. The program aims to team uncrewed, semi-autonomous aircraft with crewed jets like the F-22 and F-35. These new aircraft will expand sensor range and add more weapons without needing another pilot. Anduril’s design traces its origins to Fury, a concept developed by Blue Force Technologies before Anduril acquired the company in 2023. The YFQ-44A completed ground testing at Beale Air Force Base in 2025 before making its first flight later that year from Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California. In June 2026, the Air Force selected Anduril for the production phase, moving Fury toward its first batch of aircraft for more testing and future use. The value and size of the order have not been disclosed. Weapons testing already underway The latest fit checks follow earlier weapons tests with the Fury. Anduril and the Department of War have already run trials, including launching an RTX AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile. The Air Force plans to acquire at least 500 CCA aircraft in total to fly with crewed combat jets. In the first phase, however, the service has said it could order between 100 and 150 aircraft. It has not disclosed how many of those aircraft would be FQ-44s compared with YFQ-42As. The new images show how the Fury might help with strike missions once it is in service. CCA effort gains international interest The CCA program is also getting international partners. The Netherlands officially joined in October 2025, opening the door for Dutch defense companies to take part in the project. Dutch participation could eventually support industrial cooperation and potential co-production of series-production aircraft.For the Air Force, the weapons integration work provides an early indication of how CCA aircraft could be used beyond their role as airborne sensors. The range of stores being evaluated suggests Fury is being prepared for missions requiring different types of weapons while operating as part of larger crewed and uncrewed formations.Get the latest in engineering, tech, space & science - delivered daily to your inbox.A versatile writer, Sujita has worked with Mashable Middle East and News Daily 24. When she isn't writing, you can find her glued to the latest web series and movies.