We’re all fired up! Our Boeing Australia team worked with the Royal Australian Air Force to complete the first start of the Loyal Wingman’s engine. The unmanned aircraft is the first military aircraft designed and made in Australia in over 50 years. The aircraft will continue ground testing and preparations for first flight. #AirpowerTeaming | The Boeing Company

241K views · 5.6K reactions | After 3 years of development and testing, Boeing Australia's Airpower Teaming System, aka "Loyal Wingman" drone, successfully completed its first autonomous flight. | CNET | Facebook

Wheels up for the Loyal Wingman! 🛫 The #LoyalWingman achieved several major milestones recently in our collaboration with The Boeing Company. The highlight moment was the first time the landing gear was raised and engaged. A second aircraft also successfully completed its first flight mission. “It is so exciting seeing two aircraft in the air as the Loyal Wingman continues to excel in the flight test program,” said Air Vice-Marshal Cath Roberts, Head of Air Force Capability. RUAG Australia supp

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