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F-22 Pilot Controls Wingman Drone from Cockpit

General Atomics Demonstrates Unprecedented CCA Capability

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems demonstrated a pilot controlling an MQ-20 Avenger drone from the F-22 Raptor’s cockpit at the Nevada Test and Training Range on Oct. 21. The demonstration leveraged Lockheed Martin and L3Harris teaming up for the internal research and development, according to Breaking Defense. This capability is expected to be key to the US Air Force’s future forces, with General Atomics already on contract for the first round of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

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    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/11/in-a-first-f-22-pilot-controls-wingman-drone-from-cockpit-general-atomics-says/
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    F-22 Pilot Controls Wingman Drone from Cockpit

    General Atomics Demonstrates Unprecedented CCA Capability

    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems demonstrated a pilot controlling an MQ-20 Avenger drone from the F-22 Raptor’s cockpit at the Nevada Test and Training Range on Oct. 21. The demonstration leveraged Lockheed Martin and L3Harris teaming up for the internal research and development, according to Breaking Defense. This capability is expected to be key to the US Air Force’s future forces, with General Atomics already on contract for the first round of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

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      Source JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1764102225220-729 Source Type: RSS
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/11/in-a-first-f-22-pilot-controls-wingman-drone-from-cockpit-general-atomics-says/
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