General Atomics launches transatlantic partnership to develop European Collaborative Combat Aircraft
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General Atomics announces plans for the rapid international development of unmanned fighters General Atomics is taking a step towards the rapid delivery of a European Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), based on a mature American platform, assembled in Europe, with European mission systems, by aligning its independent American and German aerospace subsidiaries under a team operation. The new aircraft derives from the YFQ-42A prototype of the U.…
General Atomics to adapt loyal wingman prototype for Europe
General Atomics has outlined new plans to adapt its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) prototype for the European market, combining US design with German assembly and locally integrated mission systems. The announcement comes as European nations push to field affordable uncrewed aircraft to operate alongside fighter jets in manned-unmanned teaming roles. Adapting a US prototype for Europe The European CCA will be based on the YFQ-42A, a proto…
General Atomics launches transatlantic partnership to develop European Collaborative Combat Aircraft
The aircraft will be based on the YFQ-42A prototype, developed by GA-ASI and currently undergoing ground testing, with a first flight expected later this summer. European mission customisation and production will be carried out by GA-ATS at its facility in Oberpfaffenhofen, near Munich. By using an already mature U.S. design and established aerospace infrastructure on both sides of the Atlantic, the company aims to meet Europe’s urgent defence t…
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