Anduril’s autonomous fighter jet, Fury, is set to make its international debut at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025.
According to Anduril, Fury is designed as a force multiplier for crewed fighter aircraft, integrating collaborative autonomy, modularity, and affordability to enhance the combat airpower of US and allied forces.
A missionised variant of Fury, known as the YFQ-44A, was selected last year by the United States Air Force (USAF) for Increment 1 of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
Anduril stated that this initiative aims to develop uncrewed fighter aircraft that enhance the survivability, effectiveness, and mission capabilities of both current and next-generation crewed aircraft.
In partnership with the USAF, Anduril is working to bring semi-autonomous fighter aircraft into operation by the end of the decade, focusing on mass production, cost efficiency, and advanced autonomy.
David Goodrich OAM, Executive Chairman and CEO of Anduril Australia, emphasised the strategic importance of autonomous air systems in modern warfare.
“Anduril Australia is honoured to display Fury at the Avalon International Airshow. It’s the first time it has been shown outside the USA. Autonomous air systems will be crucial for achieving air superiority in future conflicts. Our adversaries are making major investments in this area, and we need to move faster to develop autonomous systems for the defence of Australia and our allies. They provide a comprehensive view of battlefield dynamics and keep our warfighters out of unnecessary danger,” he said.
Anduril explained that Fury has been designed with simplicity and large-scale production in mind.
The company aims to streamline the manufacturing process by reducing unnecessary complexity, eliminating excess materials, and using commercial components wherever possible.
For instance, rather than employing conventional military landing gear, Anduril developed its own design, which is easier to produce and mitigates supply chain risks.
Additionally, the company stated that Fury is powered by a commercially available business jet engine, ensuring proven performance, a stable supply chain, and accessible global logistics support.
Diem Salmon, vice president for Air Dominance and Strike at Anduril, highlighted the role of software in maximizing Fury’s capabilities.
“Fielding robots is a unique challenge, but one that is critical that we get right. Mission autonomy software is what makes that possible. Anduril’s Lattice for Mission Autonomy software platform establishes a common software baseline that makes it possible for a single human operator to interact and fight with scalable teams of diverse robotic assets, including autonomous air vehicles, maritime vessels, launched effects, and more, dramatically extending their reach, capabilities, and situational awareness,” she said.
According to Anduril, the company has been continuously refining and expanding Lattice for Mission Autonomy through various real-world deployments and exercises since its founding in 2017.
The software has undergone rigorous testing and updates to meet evolving mission requirements, including live flight programs featuring both real and surrogate aircraft.
By integrating Fury with Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Anduril asserts that it aims to deliver an autonomous air combat solution that enhances operational effectiveness. Goodrich noted that the company is prepared to support any potential interest from the Australian Defence Force (ADF), pending export approvals.
“If Fury fills a need for the ADF, we will be ready to support the need, subject to export approvals,” he stated.
