General Atomics Advances Unmanned Aircraft System Development

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced that General Atomics’ LongShot program is aiming for its first flight test as early as the end of 2026. The program, which involves an unmanned aircraft system dropped from a bomber or fighter that can launch missiles of its own, has completed a series of milestone tests and trials. The X-68A aircraft is set to demonstrate its capability to be launched from an F-15, with the goal of increasing air combat reach and effectiveness. The LongShot program was first reported by Breaking Defense.