General Atomics Aeronautical Systems announced a successful joint autonomy exercise involving the MQ-20 Avenger and the F-35. The demonstration showcased advanced manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T), where autonomous aircraft coordinated alongside crewed fighters in contested mission scenarios. The event included collaboration between GA-ASI, Lockheed Martin, USAF flight test squadrons, and Autonodyne.
Why it matters:
The Air Force continues accelerating Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) development as autonomous wingmen become central to future air dominance concepts. Demonstrations like this reduce technical risk ahead of larger operational deployments.
