What Happened
Air Forces Converge on Crewed Fighters with Uncrewed Partners
The US Air Force is developing uncrewed combat jets, including the YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A, to support crewed fighters with scouting and threat identification. Meanwhile, the UK-Italy-Japan Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is developing a next-generation combat aircraft that will team with uncrewed aircraft and other military systems. The GCAP fighter will have advanced sensors, stealth features, and AI-assisted decision-making, and is expected to enter service from 2035. The development of these systems was reported by Aerospace Global News.