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aerospaceglobalnews.com • Aaron Spray

Anduril produces first YFQ-44A at Arsenal-1, milestone for USAF CCA program

Anduril says its Ohio Arsenal-1 factory has produced the first YFQ-44A, an unmanned, semi-autonomous aircraft, marking a key manufacturing milestone for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme. The company unveiled the first unit rolled off the production line.

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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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

MGI Engineering spins up autonomous Vortex for UK competition

By FlightGlobal: High-performance platform will be promoted for UK requirement. UK company MGI Engineering has launched its T-022 Vortex autonomous collaborative platform (ACP), which it says “is designed from the outset to work alongside crewed jets as part of a coordinated team”.

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2026-07-28T07:45:41.249167-07:00
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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