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‘F’ for fighter: Air Force combat drones get novel mission designation

  • The Air Force has designated its first two Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes as YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A, set to fly this summer, according to Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin.
  • These drones are the first unmanned aircraft classified as fighters, indicating a shift in aerial warfare, according to Gen. Allvin.
  • Both prototypes are being developed by General Atomics and Anduril, aiming for capabilities alongside manned fighter jets.
  • Statements from officials like Jason Levin suggest that these aircraft will expand U.S. Combat airpower capabilities.
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‘F’ for fighter: Air Force combat drones get novel mission designation

“It may just be symbolic, but we are telling the world we are leaning into a new chapter of aerial warfare," said Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin.

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Pic: New unmanned fighter jets 'ready to fly this summer,' Air Force says

The Air Force announced the designation of two unmanned fighter jets as the two jets are expected to be "ready to fly this summer."

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Air Force designates CCA drones as first unmanned fighter aircraft

AURORA, Colo. — The Air Force has officially given aircraft designations for its first two Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) prototypes ahead of the platforms’ first flights scheduled for this summer, according to the service’s top official.  Increment 1 CCA drones under development by General Atomics and Anduril will be referred to as YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A, respectively. While the “Y” refers to the platforms’ status as prototype vehicles and wi…

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Air Force announces new unmanned fighter jets will be 'ready to fly this summer'

The fighter jets will be the first of their kind and mark a 'big step in the military aviation world,' USAF Gen. David Allvin said.

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First CCAs Assigned Unmanned Fighter Designations by the U.S. Air Force

The U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff announced that the first two Collaborative Combat Aircraft will be designated YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A, making them the first assets to ever fall under the Unmanned Fighter category. The YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A The U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Chief of Staff, General David Allvin, announced the official designation of the […] The post First CCAs Assigned Unmanned Fighter Designations by the U.S. Air Force appeared first on Th…

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twz.com broke the news in on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
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