General Atomics

The US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program has made significant progress with GA-ASI and Anduril announcing the serial production of their respective aircraft, the FQ-42A and FQ-44A CCAs. This development comes a month after contracts were awarded, marking a major milestone in the program. The CCAs are expected to play a crucial role in enhancing the Air Force's combat capabilities.

General Atomics is enhancing its MQ-9B uncrewed aircraft with new missile integrations, including the Joint Strike Missile and Spear. This upgrade aims to increase the aircraft's strike capabilities. The development is part of the company's efforts to improve its Gambit program.

USAF Chief Wilsbach discusses lessons from Iran, T-7 flight, and F-35 delays. The F-35 program has faced significant delays and cost overruns.

The US Marine Corps is considering integrating the Bullseye cruise missile into its Littoral Regiments. The Senate's FY2027 NDAA markup has allocated $40 million for this purpose. The Bullseye missile has a range of 300km and is developed by General Atomics.

The Defense Innovation Unit is looking for a low-cost, high-volume uncrewed aircraft to replace the MQ-9A, with a focus on attritable systems that can be produced in large quantities. The solicitation is for a 'Massed Modular Aircraft' that can perform various missions. The goal is to find a cost-effective solution for combat operations.