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GA-ASI Announces YFQ-42A Dark Merlin
GA-ASI Announces YFQ-42A Dark Merlin

Uncrewed Fighter Jet Takes Inspiration From Nimble Predator

February 23, 2026

GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate Manned-Unmanned Teaming With F-22 and MQ-20 In Joint Autonomy Exercise
GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate Manned-Unmanned Teaming With F-22 and MQ-20 In Joint Autonomy Exercise

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 / In collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted its latest demonstration performing an autonomous mission out of Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California using its MQ-20 Avenger® unmanned jet and an F-22 Raptor equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software. The test, which showcased Manned-Unmanned Teaming between the F-22 and MQ-20, leveraged autonomy and the tactical data link to enable coordination between the platforms.

February 23, 2026

Are Major LGBTQ Dating Apps a Hidden Privacy Risk?
Are Major LGBTQ Dating Apps a Hidden Privacy Risk?

Real protection begins with one question: what identity data is collected, how long it is retained, and whether it needs to exist at all?

February 23, 2026

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Strasbourg snap Lyon winning run in Ligue 1
Strasbourg snap Lyon winning run in Ligue 1

Strasbourg beat Lyon 3-1 to end the visitors' seven-match winning streak in Ligue 1 on Sunday, a result that dampens their outside shot at the title.

February 22, 2026

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Giroud penalty ends Lille's winless run in Ligue 1
Giroud penalty ends Lille's winless run in Ligue 1

Veteran striker Olivier Giroud's penalty gave Lille a 1-0 win at Angers on Sunday which put them fifth and snapped a six-match winless streak in Ligue 1.

February 22, 2026