Israel studies F-35-inspired stealth fighter and autonomous combat aircraft to reduce reliance on U.S. defense suppliers
Israel is examining a domestically developed stealth fighter inspired by the F-35, according to unofficial government sources.
B-21 Raider heads for 2027 fielding, F-47 targets 2028 first flight and CCA completes rapid live-fire weapons milestone
The B-21 Raider is expected to begin fielding at Ellsworth Air Force Base in 2027, while the F-47 remains on track for a first flight in 2028.
GKN Aerospace delivers flight-ready structures for BAE Systems’ Brontanax combat aircraft prototype in accelerated UK programme
BAE Systems used GKN Aerospace’s composite manufacturing and assembly capabilities to support the accelerated programme.
U.S. Air Force moves Collaborative Combat Aircraft closer to operational use in new Creech flight tests
The U.S. Air Force has tested Collaborative Combat Aircraft in a more operationally realistic environment at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada.
HENSOLDT joins Boeing’s German MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team with sensor and mission-system support for Luftwaffe CCA bid
HENSOLDT has joined Boeing’s German MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team after the companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Farnborough International Air Show.
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BAE Systems unveils Brontanax Collaborative Combat Aircraft for UK Storm Fighter programme [VIDEO]
BAE Systems has unveiled Brontanax, the UK’s first uncrewed autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
U.S. Air Force live-fire test of Anduril YFQ-44A CCA advances semi-autonomous fighter drone program with AIM-120 launch
“This live-fire test is an important next step in the development of Collaborative Combat Aircraft,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach.
Boeing: MQ-28 Ghost Bat makes multinational exercise debut with U.S. Air Force at Valiant Shield 2026
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat participated in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 with the U.S. Air Force and allied forces in the Indo-Pacific.
Collaborative Combat Aircraft: General Atomics details U.S. Air Force production contract for FQ-42A uncrewed fighters
The FQ-42A is a purpose-built, uncrewed fighter developed as part of investment in next-generation semi-autonomous combat aircraft.
U.S. Air Force selects Anduril Lattice mission autonomy software for next Collaborative Combat Aircraft program phase
The U.S. Air Force has selected Anduril’s Lattice for Mission Autonomy software stack for the next phase of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
U.S. Air Force awards contracts for CCA Increment 1 aircraft and mission autonomy software development
The U.S. Air Force intends to field about 1,000 combat-capable Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
General Atomics and U.S. Air Force demonstrate F-35 Lightning II control of MQ-20 Avenger in CCA autonomy test
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems said it recently demonstrated advanced manned-unmanned teaming by pairing an F-35 Lightning II with an MQ-20 Avenger drone.