The Air Force does plan to work with Lockheed Martin through next spring to bring the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile program back in line, but Rebecca Christie of Dow Jones Newswires reports (via CNNMoney.com) that the service also plans to investigate some alternatives—just in case. The investigation could include a general request for information from industry.
Competitors Not Picked for CCA Look Forward to Increment 2
April 25, 2024
While none of the major aircraft contractors were selected to develop the Collaborative Combat Aircraft, all three say they are seeking further autonomous aircraft work for the Navy, foreign partners, or in the classified arena, and maybe future versions of the CCA itself.