Northrop Grumman's YFQ-48A CCA completes first fully autonomous flight
The successful flight came just weeks after U.S. Air Force officials announced their intention to have 500 autonomous aircraft in service by 2032.


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The successful flight came just weeks after U.S. Air Force officials announced their intention to have 500 autonomous aircraft in service by 2032.

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Simulations and exercises will be key to boosting trust between operators and CCAs, according to former U.S. Air Force secretary Frank Kendall.

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The service said integrating third-party autonomous software is a major step on developing drones that can fly themselves alongside jets like the F-35.

Northrop Grumman significantly revamped its original CCA pitch to the Air Force, resulting in the Talon drone.

General Atomics said ground testing of its YFQ-42A began on May 7. The collaborative combat aircraft will fly alongside aircraft like F-35s and F-47s.

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