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AirNorth AmericaSep 02, 2026

US Navy RFI Details Plans for Carrier-Based Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)

The US Navy issued an RFI detailing plans for a carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The document reveals design parameters for autonomous unmanned wingmen operating from flight decks. The effort supports future carrier air wing manned-unmanned teaming. The RFI initiates a prototype project ahead of formal requirements.

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