Boeing has revealed development of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat Block 3, a new version of its combat drone for Australia designed to boost strike capability and endurance. Continue reading
Category Archives: CCA
GA-ASI and Calidus Sign MOU To Collaborate on Co-Production of MQ-9B and Gambit CCA
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Calidus Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the prospective co-production of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft in the UAE, as well as command and control and battle management systems. Continue reading
GA-ASI Conducts Autonomous Aerial Intercept with MQ-20 Avenger
In its latest demonstration of advanced autonomous capability, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully conducted a mission autonomy flight using its MQ-20 Avenger jet equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software. Continue reading
US Marine Corps Selects Northrop and Kratos to Build Valkyrie Drone Wingmen
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced that Northrop Grumman was competitively awarded the U.S. Marine Corps’ Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft (MUX TACAIR) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). Continue reading
US Air Force Designates Northrop Grumman’s Talon Prototype as YFQ-48A
The U.S. Air Force announces the designation of YFQ-48A as the Mission Design Series for Northrop Grumman’s Project Talon, a semi-autonomous prototype aircraft. This designation marks a key step forward in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, underscoring the Air Force’s commitment to rapidly delivering next-generation capabilities that meet the urgent and evolving needs of the warfighter. Continue reading
Boeing and Royal Australian Air Force Achieve CCA Missile Fire from MQ-28 Ghost Bat
In a historic achievement, Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully executed a force integrated air-to-air autonomous weapon engagement from an MQ-28 Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Reveals ‘Project Talon’: the Autonomous Wingman
– Northrop Grumman unveiled Project Talon, an autonomous aircraft built to fly alongside manned fighters. As the latest addition to the company’s elite autonomous portfolio, Project Talon represents a paradigm shift in air dominance as an adaptive, collaborative teammate for combat missions. Continue reading
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems President Gives Update on YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems was at the Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates during November to showcase its YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The company is currently undertaking a tour of the Middle East that’s designed to build upon the strong interest it sees in the region for CCAs. Continue reading