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.
General Atomics YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft returns to flight testing after safety review
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems said its YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft has returned to flight testing for the U.S. Air Force after safety reviews and software updates.
GE Aerospace wins U.S. Air Force contract to advance GE426 engine for autonomous combat aircraft
GE Aerospace has received a U.S. Air Force contract to complete the preliminary design review for its GE426 engine in support of the service’s medium-thrust-class Autonomous Collaborative Platform effort.
U.S. Air Force and Netherlands formalize partnership on Collaborative Combat Aircraft development and prototyping
The U.S. Air Force and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence have formalized a partnership to acquire prototype Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Pratt & Whitney supplies engine for Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue Collaborative Combat Aircraft
RTX said its Pratt & Whitney unit is providing the propulsion system for Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
U.S. Air Force advances Collaborative Combat Aircraft program with operator-led YFQ-44A testing and rapid integration efforts
The U.S. Air Force has completed a key experimental exercise for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
U.S. Navy demonstrates F-35 and Collaborative Combat Aircraft integration in joint simulation environment training
The U.S. Navy has demonstrated the integration of F-35 fighter pilots with emerging Collaborative Combat Aircraft during a recent exercise in a virtual training environment.
Next-generation YFQ-42A combat drone crashes in test flight, prompting investigation and flight pause
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems said a YFQ-42A unmanned combat aerial vehicle experienced a mishap during a test flight on April 6.
Rheinmetall and Boeing partner to offer MQ-28 Ghost Bat for German Air Force collaborative combat aircraft programme
Rheinmetall and Boeing have entered into a strategic partnership to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Germany’s planned acquisition of collaborative combat aircraft.
Anduril starts YFQ-44 prototype assembly at Arsenal-1 facility as U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program progresses
Anduril said on March 23 it has begun assembling additional prototypes of its autonomous YFQ-44 fighter at a newly opened Arsenal-1 production complex near Columbus, Ohio.
Netherlands to join U.S. Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme to enhance future unmanned air capabilities and integration
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced plans to take the next step in joining a U.S.-led Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme focused on developing unmanned aerial systems.