Air Force Designates Northrop's CCA Prototype as YFQ-48A

Air Force designates Northrop's CCA prototype as YFQ-48A

The Air Force has assigned the title YFQ-48A to an autonomous combat drone developed by Northrop Grumman, according to a notice the service issued today, positioning the jet to compete for production contracts as part of the Air Force's drone wingman program. The firm’s uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype, otherwise called Project Talon, is the third such jet to receive this kind of designation from the Air Force. In March, the Air …

Northrop’s Talon jet receives prototype designation as YFQ-48A

Defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman has secured official US Air Force recognition for its Talon uncrewed jet, receiving the YFQ-48A prototype designation under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme as the service expands its autonomous fighter development efforts.

Northrop Grumman’s Project Talon CCA Designated YFQ-48A by U.S. Air Force

The U.S. Air Force says the YFQ-48A Mission Design Series acknowledges Northrop Grumman’s Project Talon as a “strong contender” for the CCA program. The U.S. Air Force has announced that it has assigned the Mission Design Series (MDS) YFQ-48A to the Northrop Grumman Project Talon Collaborative Combat Aircraft on Dec. 22, 2025. The company unveiled […]

U.S. Air Force assigns YFQ-48A designation to Northrop Grumman Project Talon prototype

The Mission Design Series designation underlines the partnership between the Air Force and Northrop Grumman and recognises the continued progress of the YFQ-48A as a strong contender within the CCA programme. The initiative seeks to field affordable, advanced semi-autonomous aircraft to complement manned fighter fleets and improve operational flexibility and combat effectiveness.     “We are encouraged by Northrop Grumman’s continued investment …

US Air Force assigns YFQ-48A mission designation to Northrop Grumman Talon project

The US Air Force (SAF) announced on December 22 that it has assigned the YFQ-48A designation to Northrop… The post US Air Force assigns YFQ-48A mission designation to Northrop Grumman Talon project appeared first on Air Data News.