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Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue Collaborative Combat Aircraft Has Flown

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Northrop Grumman says its Talon Blue collaborative combat aircraft demonstrator has completed a flight, positioning the program for a potential role in the U.S. Air Force’s future Collaborative Combat Aircraft portfolio. The milestone gives Northrop a platform as the service develops its next generation of uncrewed combat aircraft.

Discovered 2026-10-03T11:06:16.602153-07:00 | 2026-10-03T11:06:16.602153-07:00

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  • The flight milestone establishes Talon Blue as a candidate for the USAF’s future Collaborative Combat Aircraft portfolio, a strategically important market for uncrewed combat platforms.
  • Northrop Grumman’s participation expands competition among major defense contractors seeking a role in the Air Force’s next-generation combat-aircraft architecture.

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