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exercise2026-07-15 15:00 UTC
US Air Force fires live AMRAAM from CCA wingman drone in first reported test
The US Air Force conducted a first-of-its-kind live-fire event in which a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) wingman drone launched an AMRAAM and tracked the target, according to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach.
DETAILS
Type
exercise
Occurred
2026-07-15 15:00
Reported
2026-07-15
Location
Location not specified (US Air Force live-fire test referenced in interview)
Confidence
62 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
Live-fire missile launch reported; no impacts, damage, or losses described.
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