The X-47B, an unmanned combat vehicle built as a demonstration aircraft for the U.S. Navy, had its inaugural flight at California's Edwards Air Force Base on February 4, 2011.

it does mark the first occasion it's done so alongside active-duty aircraft, like the F/A-18 Hornet, making this a significant milestone in the UCAV's development. The US Navy's X-47B, its carrier ...

Drones, such as the U.S. Navy’s formidable stealth drone, the X-47B, have become a prominent part of warfare. However, the craft is no longer used by the U.S. military. Vigorous trials of the X ...