Anduril unveils Thunder attack helicopter, a new loyal wingman drone
Anduril believes Thunder could serve as a loyal wingman platform for the Army’s helicopter fleet, including the AH-64 Apache and the next-gen MV-75 Cheyenne II.
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Screenshot from video released by Anduril depicting a missile shot from its YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Weapons Air Force reaches CCA milestone with live-firing of missile from Anduril’s robotic fighter jet
“We’re one step closer to delivering capabilities to the warfighter,” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach said in a statement.
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YFQ-42A (Photo courtesty of GA-ASI) Emerging Tech Air Force picks Anduril, General Atomics to build first operational CCA drones
The Air Force has also selected Anduril, Shield AI and Collins Aerospace to compete for the contract to serve as CCA Increment 1’s primary mission autonomy software provider.
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A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its second test flight with two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 33rd Fighter Wing, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell) Emerging Tech Marine Corps charts path for future aviation ops led by drones
The Marine Corps is targeting 2029 to begin operational testing of its MUX TACAIR drone, while simultaneously exploring how exquisite unmanned systems can be used for other missions.
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YFQ-42A (Photo courtesty of GA-ASI) Weapons Air Force wants almost $1B to buy first CCA drones in 2027
If approved by lawmakers, the Air Force’s budget request would kick off procurement of CCA Increment 1.
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A YFQ-44A, part of the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, undergoes an undated captive carry test at a California test location. This test phase uses inert munitions to methodically validate weapons integration, structural performance and safety, ensuring the platform can safely carry external stores. (Courtesy Air Force photo) Emerging Tech Air Force begins adding weapons to CCA drone flight tests
The service recently started flying Anduril’s YFQ-44A prototype with AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles attached to it.
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YFQ-42 aircraft sit on the flightline at a California test location as part of the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft flight test campaign. (Courtesy Air Force photo) Emerging Tech Air Force begins testing mission autonomy package for CCA prototypes
General Atomics and Anduril are working with Collins Aerospace and Shield AI, respectively, to integrate mission autonomy software onto their CCA prototypes and conduct semi-autonomous flights.
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A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft takes off during flight testing at a California test location. (Courtesy photo) Weapons Marine Corps brings General Atomics into CCA program for autonomy development
The Marines will use General Atomics’ YFQ-42A aircraft to evaluate how the service’s future loyal wingman drones will integrate with and fly alongside crewed fighter jets.
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An XQ-58A Valkyrie flies next to an F-35. (Marine Corps photo) Emerging Tech Marine Corps picks Northrop Grumman, Kratos team to build CCA drones
Northrop Grumman and Kratos have received a $231.5 million deal to deliver the Marine Corps’ first loyal wingman drone under the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft program.
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An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 15, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Wright) IT Pentagon begins enforcing CMMC compliance, but readiness gaps remain
Experts told DefenseScoop that readiness gaps are fueled by CMMC’s controversial history, misconceptions of what the rule change means and challenges in proving compliance.