Anduril’s YFQ-44 Fury marked a significant milestone with its first semi-autonomous flight on October 31, 2025, in California, as part of the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. This jet-powered uncrewed fighter is designed for manned-unmanned teaming, emphasizing advanced AI-driven autonomy and low-cost production to revolutionize air combat capabilities. The Fury aims to operate alongside crewed fighters, enhancing networked air superiority with resistance to jamming and integrated weapon systems, with live weapon deployment tests planned next year. From an Indian strategic perspective, such technology underscores the accelerating shift toward autonomous combat systems globally, intensifying the need for India to advance its own air combat innovations amid regional security challenges. The rapid development timeline and operational potential of the Fury highlight the urgency for India to enhance indigenous capabilities and strategic partnerships to maintain air dominance in the Indo-Pacific theatre.