NEWS - Tag Collaborative Combat Aircraft

July 16, 2026
Air Force conducts live-fire test for Collaborative Combat Aircraft program

The Department of the Air Force successfully conducted a live-fire test of a YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, firing an AIM-120 weapon at a digital target. The test demonstrates program maturity and operational validation while emphasizing the retention of human oversight for weapon release.
June 17, 2026
Air Force advances future of air superiority with CCA contracts

The DAF awarded contracts to develop and produce its first-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft, while creating a competitive marketplace for mission-autonomy software from six vendors.
June 9, 2026
DAF senior leaders explain, justify sizable budget boost in Senate hearing

DAF senior leaders presented a unified front to a Senate subcommittee justifying a historic budget request for fiscal 2027.
May 21, 2026
DAF leaders outline readiness, modernization priorities in FY27 budget testimony

Department of the Air Force and Department of War leaders testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the fiscal year 2027 budget request.
April 23, 2026
USAF, Netherlands formalize partnership on Collaborative Combat Aircraft development

The Department of the Air Force and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence have formalized a partnership to acquire prototype Collaborative Combat Aircraft, advancing a shared strategy to bring greater affordable mass to deter, and if necessary, defeat adversaries.

Air Force conducts live-fire test for Collaborative Combat Aircraft program