Pratt & Whitney Engine Powers Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A CCA Drone
Pratt & Whitney has supplied the engine for Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue drone, pitched for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
USAF Conducts Experimental Tests of Anduril’s YFQ-44A CCA Drone
Anduril’s YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drone has undergone US Air Force (USAF) experimental testing to refine its future integration and operational use.
General Atomics’ Dark Merlin Drone Crashes During CCA Flight Test
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.’s drone prototype for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program has crashed following a mishap after takeoff.
General Atomics Names Loyal Wingman Prototype YFQ-42A ‘Dark Merlin’
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has selected “Dark Merlin” as the name for its YFQ-42A unmanned aerial system bid under the US Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
GE, Kratos Secure US Air Force Contract for Expendable ‘Loyal Wingman’ Engine
The US Air Force has awarded a joint $12.4-million contract to GE Aerospace and Kratos to design an engine for Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
USAF Picks Shield AI’s Hivemind Autonomy Software for CCA YFQ-44A
The US Air Force has selected Shield AI to supply its mission autonomy software for a Collaborative Combat Aircraft program drone prototype.
General Atomics’ Loyal Wingman Drone Demos Four Hours of Precision Autonomy
The YFQ-42A has taken another step toward operational maturity, completing a semi-autonomous flight test with an integrated autonomy system.
USMC Picks GA-ASI YFQ-42A as Surrogate Testbed for ‘Loyal Wingman’ Effort
The US Marine Corps has selected General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to provide its YFQ-42A drone as a surrogate testbed for evaluation under the service’s “loyal wingman” program.
The US Marine Corps is Finally Getting Its Own Loyal Wingman Drone
XQ-58 Valkyrie is an unmanned aerial system developed by Kratos, equipped with modular payload bays, conventional takeoff and landing capability, and flexible runway operations.
F-35 Controls Collaborative Combat Aircraft in Cutting-Edge Simulation
Joint Simulation Environment is combining cockpit simulators, domed visual displays, and advanced software, enabling pilots to fly more missions in a week than on open-air ranges in a year.
Northrop Grumman’s Talon Drone Gets ‘YFQ-48A’ US Air Force Designation
The US Air Force has designated Northrop Grumman’s Project Talon semi-autonomous system as the “YFQ-48A,” marking its formal entry into the service’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
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.
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).
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.
US Air Force Eyes Independent Loyal Wingman Squadrons
The US Air Force plans to establish dedicated squadrons for its next-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US Air Force Launches Experimental Operations Unit
The US Air Force (USAF)'s 53rd Wing has activated a new unit that will evaluate the progress of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
Anduril Offers Rare Glimpse of Its Next-Gen Fighter Drone ‘Fury’
Anduril just gave the world a closer look at “Fury,” its next-generation uncrewed fighter jet built to team up with human pilots in the skies.
US Begins Ground Tests for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drones
The US Air Force has begun ground testing for two unmanned combat aerial vehicles developed under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
