Collaborative Combat Aircraft Prototype Down After Takeoff
A General Atomics prototype drone, part of the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, crashed in the California desert after takeoff, prompting a temporary halt in flight tests. The incident occurred at a company-owned airport, and nobody was injured. The cause of the crash is unclear, and an investigation is underway. The Air Force is following standard aircraft mishap protocols. The incident was reported by Breaking Defense.