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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.

Focus on economy over capability highlights the cost imperative for CCA success

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Focus on economy over capability highlights the cost imperative for CCA success

20th February 2026

Striking the right balance between cost and capability is likely to become more crucial in the increasingly competitive collaborative combat aircraft market. Shephard’s special CCA market report examines where the opportunities lie for suppliers.

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Boeing takes cover off secretive MQ-25 bid

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Boeing takes cover off secretive MQ-25 bid

20th December 2017

With the deadline looming for the US Navy’s MQ-25 unmanned refuelling tanker, destined to be based onboard US aircraft carriers, Boeing has further illuminated its …

ONR details latest AACUS demonstration

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ONR details latest AACUS demonstration

19th December 2017

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has carried out a final helicopter flight demonstration with autonomous capability at Marine Corps Base Quantico as part of …

Tethered UAS sought by UK MoD

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Tethered UAS sought by UK MoD

19th December 2017

The UK MoD is looking to procure 14 tethered UAS platforms for use at its sites, supplying elevated ISR capabilities for a minimum endurance of …

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DTC receives IP mesh radios contract

19th December 2017

Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) has received a contract for the delivery of wireless IP mesh radios from an undisclosed European customer. The customer will deploy …

SOCOM moves from ThunderDrone to Game of Drones

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SOCOM moves from ThunderDrone to Game of Drones

19th December 2017

In the aftermath of its recently-completed ThunderDrone Prototype Rodeo, held in early November at the SOFWERX facility in the Ybor City area of Tampa, Florida, …

FLAIR project targets toxic gas detection

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FLAIR project targets toxic gas detection

18th December 2017

A European project is developing a UAS that uses photonics to detect toxic gases in the atmosphere following events such as wildfires, chemical explosions and …

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LGS Innovations, Persistent Systems partner up

18th December 2017

LGS Innovations has partnered with Persistent Systems to incorporate Persistent's Wave Relay mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology into LGS's portfolio of C4ISR, electronic warfare …

Second Sea Hunter hull gets go-ahead

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Second Sea Hunter hull gets go-ahead

18th December 2017

A second Sea Hunter USV is to be built by US-based Leidos in a continuation of the programme to deliver a viable long-endurance unmanned ASW …

ECA demos IT180 UAS to AREVA

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ECA demos IT180 UAS to AREVA

18th December 2017

ECA Group has demonstrated the capabilities of its IT180 UAS to support AREVA’s mining and power activities, the company said on 13 December.AREVA is seeking …

GDA 2017: Kuwait National Guard modernisation continues

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GDA 2017: Kuwait National Guard modernisation continues

15th December 2017

The Kuwait National Guard is pushing forward with an extensive modernisation agenda with ground vehicles, command and control (C2) infrastructure and airborne assets at the …

Four selected for US Army cargo carrying robots

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Four selected for US Army cargo carrying robots

15th December 2017

The US Army has selected four UGVs to enter Phase II of its Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET), it has been revealed. The selected entries …

UAVOS converts Pipistrel Sinus into UAS

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UAVOS converts Pipistrel Sinus into UAS

14th December 2017

UAVOS has developed a kit to convert manned aircraft into UAS as part of work to enable unmanned aircraft to carry out group missions for …

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