The 10 latest articles on Collaborative Combat Aircraft come from 10 sources, published between Oct 6 and Nov 13.
People in these stories: Troy Meink (2), Anduril (2), Elizabeth (2)
Organizations: Northrop Grumman (5), CCA (5), U.S. Air Force (5), Air Force (5), Talon Blue (3), General Atomics (3)
Places: California (4), U.S. (2), UK (2), HMS (2), of Wales (2), US (2)
Northrop Grumman's YFQ-48A Talon Blue Collaborative Combat Aircraft recently completed its first fully autonomous flight. Talon Blue executed its first fully autonomous flight in Mojave, California, which included taxi, takeoff, in-flight maneuvers and landing, according to a recent company release.
The U.S. Air Force says the YFQ-48A Mission Design Series acknowledges Northrop Grumman’s Project Talon as a “strong contender” for the CCA program. The U.S. Air Force has announced that it has assigned the Mission Design Series (MDS) YFQ-48A to…
Press Fleet unifies asset tracking, live operational visibility, maintenance, and flight review for commercial and military UAS teams. Applied Aeronautics today introduced Fleet, an online platform that connects aircraft, equipment, personnel, and operational data in one shared workspace. Designed for…
The partners say they are charting a new course to bring operational very-high-speed drones to the U.S. military. By Joseph Trevithick Published Nov 12, 2026 6:45 PM EST Add TWZ (opens Google in a new window or tab) Hermeus Aviation startup Hermeus and established…
Share Brian Everstine November 12, 2026 Four Game Aerospace Composites T-19A Kestrels. Credit: U.S. Air Force The U.S. Air Force announced Nov. 12 it has procured four Game Aerospace Composites GB1 acrobatic aircraft to be used to train cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The aircraft are…
YFQ-48A first flight | NORTHROP GRUMMANDefenseUK plans to launch Northrop Grumman's Talon Blue combat drone from aircraft carrier in 2027 Royal Navy will test the autonomous jet aboard HMS Prince of Wales, although recovering the aircraft remains a major technical challengeRicardo MeierNovember…
Savunma Ansiklopedisi 0 Collaborative Combat Aircraft: Why the US Is Building Loyal Wingmen Show Article SummaryOfficial U.S. Air Force announcements since 2025 describe Collaborative Combat Aircraft, often discussed in unofficial shorthand as “loyal wingmen,” as uncrewed, semi-autonomous aircraft intended to fly alongside crewed…
Exercise Checkered Flag 27-1 concluded Nov. 5, 2026, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, following more than two weeks of large-scale air combat training focused on readiness and interoperability. The bi-annual exercise integrated fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft and personnel from the U.S. Marine Corps,…
MilitaryUS-made jet-powered combat drone could fly from UK aircraft carrier in 2027 Talon Blue may need modifications or a naval variant for carrier operations, though its costs and specifications remain undisclosed. Read Next: US Marines test deadly 12-mile-reach Neros Archer drones…
Drone wingmen: the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (YFQ-42A, YFQ-44A), Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat and other loyal-wingman programmes.
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