Inside the Air Force’s quest to build drone wingmen

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Scale your business with ease with Odoo! It comes with AI integration and apps for all your business needs. Check it out at: The Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program is one of the most ambitious efforts in modern U.S. military aviation. The goal is to field over 1,000 stealthy, autonomous drones that can jam radars, scout enemy defenses, carry missiles, and even strike targets on their own - all while flying alongside manned fighters like the F-35 and the upcoming sixth-generation F-47 NGAD jet. In this video, we break down what the Air Force is actually asking for and the five major contenders fighting to win the contract - including Lockheed’s Vectis, General Atomics’ YFQ-42A and Gambit series, Anduril’s Fury, Boeing’s Ghost Bat, and Northrop’s highly secretive Model 437. Intro - 00:00-01:02 Ad read - 01:02-2:07 What the Air Force wants - 2:07-04:55 How we got here - 04:55-06:07 The contenders - 06:07-13:27 Why this matters - 13:27-End Shirt: pltdaddy.com Written by: Kyle Gunn Edited by: Savvy Merchandise: store.taskandpurpose.com Task & Purpose is a military news and culture-oriented channel. We want to foster discussion about the defense industry. Like this video? You'll love And you can follow us on social, too. Instagram: Twitter: TikTok: