Collaborative Combat Aircraft

Australia Orders Six Ghost Bat ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drones for $930M

Australia has contracted Boeing Defence Australia to supply an additional six MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft to the Australian Defence Force.

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Saab, Airbus in Talks to Collaborate on Uncrewed Combat Aircraft

European defense giants Saab and Airbus are in talks to collaborate on unmanned combat aircraft technology to support piloted fighter jets, similar to the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).

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Anduril’s Drone Prototype for USAF CCA Program Completes First Flight 

Anduril’s drone prototype for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, designated YFQ-44A, has completed its maiden flight.

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US Air Force Eyes Independent Loyal Wingman Squadrons

The US Air Force plans to establish dedicated squadrons for its next-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

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US Air Force Selects RTX, Shield AI to Supply CCA Drone Autonomy Software

The US Air Force has reportedly chosen RTX and Shield AI to provide autonomous capabilities for the first increment of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) operational prototypes.

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Boeing Working on First F-47 Fighter, Expected to Fly in 2028: USAF Chief

The sixth-generation F-47 fighter jet is slated to fly by 2028, according to a US Air Force official.

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Lockheed Tries New Formula With ‘Vectis’ Next-Gen Combat Drone Design

Lockheed Martin has taken the wraps off Vectis, an autonomous stealth drone capable of acting as a loyal wingman to fighter jets.

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Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Dives Into Collaborative Combat Trials

In partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, Boeing has put the MQ-28 Ghost Bat to the test, proving its operational viability.

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General Atomics Joins European ‘Loyal Wingman’ Race After Kratos, Anduril

General Atomics plans to introduce a European collaborative combat aircraft based on the US Air Force’s YFQ-42A prototype.

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F-22 Raptors Could Be First Combat Jets to Control Loyal Drone Wingmen

The US Air Force is positioning its F-22 Raptors to become the first operational combat jet to team up with Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones.

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