Air Force stands up CCA experimental operations unit

Air Force sets up new Experimental Operations Unit for Collaborative Combat Aircraft

The U.S. Air Force’s 53rd Wing officially elevated its Collaborative Combat Aircraft unit to a fully operational squadron. The new Experimental Operations Unit was formally activated on Thursday, June 5 at Nellis Air Force Base. The unit had previously operated as a detachment under the 53rd Wing, based in Nevada, since 2023. This week’s activation as a fully operational squadron comes as the Air Force steps up testing of the first phase of its …

Air Force stands up CCA experimental operations unit

An experimental operations unit to test and evaluate the first and future increments of Collaborative Combat Aircraft has officially been stood up at Nellis Air Force Base, NV, according to a service news release. "This is a pivotal moment for our force," Col. Daniel Lehoski, 53rd wing commander, said in a statement. "The EOU embodies our commitment to rapid innovation and ensuring our warfighters have the most advanced tools to dominate the fut…

U.S. Air Force Activates Experimental Operations Unit For Collaborative Combat Aircraft At Nellis AFB - Data Intelligence

The Experimental Operations Unit will help accelerate the integration of Collaborative Combat Aircraft in service. The U.S. Air Force has announced the activation of an Experimental Operations Unit (EOU) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, to accelerate the introduction of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The unit, which will be subordinated to Eglin AFB’s 53rd Wing, has operated as a detachment since 2023, but has now been elevated to a fully…

U.S. Air Force Activates Experimental Operations Unit for Collaborative Combat Aircraft at Nellis AFB

The Experimental Operations Unit will help accelerate the integration of Collaborative Combat Aircraft in service. The U.S. Air Force has announced the activation of an Experimental Operations Unit (EOU) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, to accelerate the introduction of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The unit, which will be subordinated to Eglin AFB’s 53rd Wing, […] The post U.S. Air Force Activates Experimental Operations Unit for Collab…