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The US Air Force has awarded production contracts to General Atomics and Anduril for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, with plans to field around 1,000 combat-capable aircraft. The contracts include the development of mission autonomy software, with Anduril, Shield AI, and Collins Aerospace competing to be the primary provider. The program aims to develop semi-autonomous drones that can operate alongside manned aircraft.
US and European firms Shield AI and Destinus have completed a flight test exercise demonstrating autonomous collaborative strike capabilities for future cruise missiles. The test showcases the potential for autonomous systems to enhance missile technology. This development could lead to more advanced and effective cruise missiles.
Shield AI is showcasing its runway-free autonomous fighter jet, X-BAT, at Eurosatory 2026, a major international defence and security exhibition in Paris. The company has been supplying AI piloting software to the US military since 2019. X-BAT is a significant development in autonomous military technology.