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USAF Awards Contracts for Uncrewed Combat Jets

June 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

USAF awards production contracts to Anduril and General Atomics.
Contracts are for uncrewed combat jets under CCA Increment 1.
Mission autonomy software is key to CCA fleet capabilities.
USAF aims to field 1,000 combat-capable CCAs.

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Strategic Implications

The USAF's move to award production contracts ahead of schedule may indicate a sense of urgency in fielding uncrewed combat capabilities. The emphasis on open architecture software suggests a focus on flexibility and adaptability, which could enable the USAF to stay ahead of emerging threats and maintain air superiority.

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What Happened

Anduril and General Atomics Win CCA Production Deals

The US Air Force has awarded production contracts to Anduril and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to produce its first generation of uncrewed combat jets. The contracts, awarded under the CCA Increment 1 competition, mark a significant step forward in the USAF’s efforts to field combat-capable uncrewed aircraft. The USAF has stressed the importance of mission autonomy software in enabling the CCA fleet to operate effectively, and has named a pool of six vendors to produce this software. The contracts were reported by FlightGlobal.

Source | Originally Published: June 1, 2026

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