U.S. Navy wants unmanned fighters that can fly 1,000 miles from a carrier

The U.S. Navy is soliciting next-generation unmanned combat aircraft capable of 1,000 nautical mile combat radius from Nimitz and Ford-class carriers. The effort seeks to extend carrier air wing range and reduce reliance on tankers. Contractors are being asked for concepts under the F/A-XX complementary CCA program. The move signals a major shift in naval aviation.