US Air Force Picks Anduril and General Atomics To Design New Collaborative Combat Aircraft

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Summary Anduril and General Atomics chosen for USAF CCA program to design semi-autonomous combat drones. Increment 1 platform to carry extra munitions for combat aircraft, but modular design could implement further capabilities. USAF on track for production decision by FY2026 and aims for operational capability before 2030. The United States Air Force (USAF) has selected Anduril and General Atomics to continue developing its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. These two companies will lead efforts to design, manufacture and test "production-representative" prototypes of next-generation, semi-autonomous combat drones. CCA partner progress Anduril and General Atomics both specialize in autonomous and advanced technology...