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U.S. Navy Evaluates Autonomous Aircraft for Future Collaborative Combat Contracts

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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The U.S. Navy is evaluating how it will operate Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) as part of its future programs. A test of this concept took place on September 20 during the Gray Flag 2026 exercise at Point Mugu Sea Range, California. During this test, the Navy utilized a General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger, with the Navy's Strike Planning & Execution Systems (PMX-281) developing and sending the mission plan to the aircraft.

From aviationweek.com

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The Navy stated that this testing is intended to help integrate autonomous aircraft into future operations, regardless of the specific system being flown. The service is currently in the concept refinement phase for future CCA programs, having received studies from Boeing, Anduril, General Atomics ASI, and Northrop Grumman.

The Navy seeks collaborative combat aircraft involving Boeing.

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Who's involved

  • BoeingAmerican global aerospace and defense corporation competing for future U.S. Navy defense contracts.
  • Naval Air Systems CommandNaval Aviation Material Systems Command of the U.S. Navy, commissioning the testing.

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  • BoeingSpeculative

    Boeing could see its business impacted by the outcome of the competitive process for future defense contracts.

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