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Scaling for diverse fleet needs: How many CCA will be acquired per crewed aircraft?

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Scaling for diverse fleet needs: How many CCA will be acquired per crewed aircraft?

23rd February 2026

There is currently no industry standard in the ratio of uncrewed to crewed aircraft. Because collaborative combat aircraft vary widely in capability and crewed-uncrewed teaming availability, while country-specific requirements vary, it is unlikely that a single CCA configuration will meet all operational needs.

Australia signs US$2.8 billion ship deal with Austal but puts pressure on company to deliver

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Australia signs US$2.8 billion ship deal with Austal but puts pressure on company to deliver

20th February 2026

The A$4 billion Landing Craft Heavy contract for Austal follows on from a A$1 billion deal in December for Landing Craft Medium ships, but the Australian government has made it clear that a contract for Mogami frigates is reliant on the success of these two contracts.

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