Air Force Unveils Prototype Drone Wingmen Amid Global Competition

Breaking Defense reports that the Air Force has made significant progress in its drone wingman program, with first flights completed for prototype drones. The Collaborative Combat Aircraft program aims to develop unmanned systems capable of augmenting military forces. However, officials have expressed mixed opinions about future iterations of CCA, and uncertainty remains regarding production decisions. Industry interest has surged, with companies making informed bets on the program’s potential applications.