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aerospaceglobalnews.com • Aaron Spray

USAF and DIU accelerate CCA roadmap as Anduril’s YFQ-44A production starts and doctrine work begins

The U.S. Air Force is building employment doctrine for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) portfolio, while Anduril’s Ohio Arsenal-1 facility produced the first YFQ-44A Fury prototype—an unmanned, semi-autonomous aircraft—marking a key CCA production milestone. Separately, service officials plan to begin concept refinement for the MQ-9A Reaper replacement in early FY2027.

2026-07-28T06:47:06.601584-07:00
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Dassault moves sensitive equipment as Gironde wildfire idles Rafale plant

By AeroTime: Dassault Aviation moved sensitive equipment to its Mérignac site and Air Base 106 as the Gironde wildfire halted work at the Rafale assembly line.

2026-07-28T06:46:58.691362-07:00
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Breaking Defense • Ashley Roque

PACAF looks to reduce exercise participation to preserve ‘readiness’: Commander

By Breaking Defense: WASHINGTON — US Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) is reevaluating its upcoming exercise schedule to help preserve “readiness” in the face of increased commitments around the globe, including the Middle East, according to the four-star general overseeing the region.

2026-07-28T07:12:28.491494-07:00