GA-ASI takes step towards developing European YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft
The YFQ-42A prototype CCA is being adapted for European requirements. (Photo: GA-ASI)
The US company will work with its European affiliate company, General Atomics Aerotec Systems (GA-ATS) to support manufacture the YFQ-42A.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has announced plans to develop a European Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), based on its YFQ-42A prototype.
Announced at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), GA-ASI’s CCA European mission system customisation and manufacturing will be supported by its German aerospace affiliate, GA-ATS, headquartered in Munich.
GA-ATS already builds and sustains various aircraft and rotorcraft for European militaries, including the NH90 for the German military and the Do-228 multirole aircraft.
According to GA-ASI, leveraging both aerospace companies will provide a “jump start” for European uncrewed fighter development, giving a path to meet the acquisition timelines set by
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