Collaborative Combat Aircraft

US Air Force Accepts FQ-42 Vengeance in Nevada for Crewed-Uncrewed Flight Tests

The US Air Force has taken delivery of an FQ-42 Vengeance unmanned aerial system at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, for further testing under its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

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US Navy Kicks Off Search for Carrier-Based Loyal Wingman Drones

The US Navy has issued a request for information for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft Increment 1 program, officially launching its search for carrier-capable unmanned aerial systems.

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Saab Gives First Look at New Stealthy Supersonic Drone Concept

Saab has pulled the curtain back on a full-scale concept model of its stealthy supersonic autonomous fighter jet, offering an early look at a potential loyal wingman for future air combat operations.

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Airbus Injects Synthetic Allies, Threats Into Real Aircraft in German Exercise

At the German Air Force’s 2026 Timber Express exercise, Airbus has offered a glimpse of its vision for next-generation air combat training through the System Development Lab.

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US Air Force Tests Portable Ground Control System for Future CCA Ops

The US Department of the Air Force has tested a Command and Control Enclave prototype designed to give operators tactical control of collaborative combat aircraft.

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US Air Force Taps GE Aerospace, Kratos for JASSM Engine Alternative

The US Air Force has selected the GEK800 engine, jointly developed by GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, as a potential second-source engine for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile.

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Boeing, Rheinmetall Offer MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Germany’s Combat Aircraft Program

Rheinmetall and Boeing are pitching the MQ-28 Ghost Bat as a ready-made option for Germany’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

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Anduril’s Ohio Arsenal-1 Produces First YFQ-44A Drone for US CCA Program

Anduril's Ohio-based Arsenal-1 defense manufacturing facility has produced its first YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft for the US Air Force less than two years after the site was established.

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BAE Debuts UK’s First Homegrown Collaborative Combat Aircraft

The UK’s first collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) developed on home soil has stepped into the spotlight.

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GA-ASI MQ-9B, Gambit 6 Drones to Employ MBDA SPEAR Cruise Missiles

MBDA is set to integrate its SPEAR cruise missiles into two General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. drones under an agreement made at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026.

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