All Collaborative Combat Aircraft articles
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AnalysisEngine makers accelerate plans for new class of small turbofans targeting autonomous fighters
Pratt & Whitney, GE Aerospace and Honeywell are advancing small turbofan designs as the Pentagon emphasises rapidly fielding low-cost, autonomous fighter jets known as Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
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NewsHelsing unveils CA-1 Europa UCAV, targeting 2029 service entry
Helsing has unveiled the first product since it purchased military trainer specialist Grob Aircraft earlier this year – an all-European unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV).
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NewsAnduril plans to use new aircraft design for US Navy uncrewed fighter programme
Defence start-up Anduril Industries plans to develop a completely new uncrewed aircraft for the US Navy’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme, rather than adapting its existing Fury design for carrier operations.
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NewsBoeing F-47 to fly in 2028, with production underway on first aircraft
Boeing’s developmental F-47 sixth-generation fighter will make its first flight in 2028, with assembly work already underway on the initial aircraft following the company’s selection for the US Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance programme.
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NewsFirst flight ‘imminent’ for Anduril’s YFQ-44A autonomous fighter prototype
Anduril executives say they are wrapping up ground testing on the YFQ-44A, taking extra time to further develop the autonomous flight software that will enable the uncrewed jet to make its first flight without any remote piloting inputs.
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NewsPratt & Whitney launches family of small turbofans for collaborative combat aircraft
US engine maker Pratt & Whitney is developing a new line of small turbofans for uncrewed tactical jets.