General Atomics Aeronautical Systems President David Alexander discussed potential deals with Saudi Arabia, including up to 200 CCAs and 130 MQ-9Bs. The program would include production localization in the Kingdom, which is seen as a key part of the deal.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems demonstrated a pilot controlling an MQ-20 Avenger drone from the F-22 Raptor's cockpit at the Nevada Test and Training Range on Oct. 21. The demonstration leveraged Lockheed Martin and L3Harris teaming up for the internal research and development, according to Breaking Defense.
The US Air Force has begun flight testing with a drone wingman carrying an inert weapon underwing. Anduril's YFQ-44A and General Atomics' YFQ-42A are part of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, which aims to develop drones for future combat.