Anduril has developed the X-47 collaborative combat aircraft (called Fury or FQ-44), an autonomous fighter jet that flies alongside manned fighters, extending their weapons and sensor reach while engaging in high-risk missions, and achieved first flight in 556 days from contract signature—the fastest new fighter development since the Korean War.

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Paul Scharre

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We went from signing a contract with the Air Force to first flight in 556 days, which is, as far as I know, the fastest new fighter development program since the end of the Korean War.

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Inside Anduril: Exclusive HQ Tour w/ Palmer Luckey, Brian Schimpf, Matt Grimm & Trae StephensSourcery with Molly O'Shea
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:36:11 PM

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