USAF designates Northrop Grumman's Project Talon as YFQ-48A, enters CCA Increment 2 competition
The U.S. Air Force has assigned the designation YFQ-48A to Northrop Grumman’s semi‑autonomous Project Talon, formalising the company’s self‑financed entry into the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme. The service called Talon a “strong contender” as CCA Increment 2 advances and the field expands to nine teams.