The U.S.’ New Superweapon Is A True Technological Marvel

The United States is still at the forefront of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and its newest advancement could change the future of aerial warfare. Anduril Technologies designed the Fury, which is a high-performing, multi-mission Group 5 autonomous air vehicle (AAV) in the same category as the MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk. Yet, Fury is designed to outperform every other car.

In May 2025, Fury was introduced to the public during a “60 Minutes Overtime” special, and it was built from the start as a combat drone. Unlike retrofitted autonomous aircraft, this fighter jet is designed from the start to be both agile and able to survive in battle. The small size of the F-35, which is roughly half that of an F-16, means there is no cockpit, so more room can be used for technology and improvements.

The Fury is powered by a Williams FJ44-4M turbofan engine and can climb to 50,000 feet and reach a speed of almost Mach 0.95. Because it can perform +9 G maneuvers and is equipped with AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles, Fury is designed for quick and lethal attacks.

The aircraft is included in the Air Force’s CCA program, which aims to connect autonomous drones with jets like the F-35. With Lattice AI from Anduril, Fury can spot, monitor, and attack targets, but a human can take over when necessary.

Even though Fury has not been approved for purchase, it will be a major cost saver. Since it will cost between $25 and $30 million, it provides a safer and more affordable way to fight in contested airspace. If chosen, the skies could quickly be filled with robotic warriors, and Fury could be the first of its kind.