US Air Force drone fires AIM-120 in live test
A U.S. Air Force unmanned aircraft has fired an AIM-120 missile in a live test. The event demonstrates air-to-air weapon employment from an uncrewed platform. The test is relevant to future collaborative-combat and autonomous aviation concepts. It provides a capability milestone for armed U.S. combat drones.
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