New Uncrewed Aircraft Represents Shift In Strategy For US Air Force Program
Northrop Grumman has unveiled Project Talon, a new autonomous combat drone designed to be built faster and at a lower cost than previous concepts. Developed with subsidiary Scaled Composites, Talon reflects a deliberate shift in Northrop’s strategy for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft initiative. The aircraft features a unique design, with a focus on survivability and flexibility, and is expected to make its first flight in roughly nine months. The unveiling of Project Talon comes amid heightened activity across the CCA landscape, with multiple US services and international partners evaluating options for autonomous teaming systems, as reported by AeroTime.