Air Force Working with Collins, Shield AI to Build Autonomy Software for CCAs

stlbeacon.org - 2/14/2026

The Air Force is working with Collins Aerospace and Shield AI to develop the software Collaborative Combat Aircraft will use to fly missions alongside manned fighters, the service revealed Feb. 12—and drone-maker General Atomics was quick to announce it has already flown its YFQ-42A aircraft with Collins’ system.

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