Picture This—a Supersonic Sweep Wing: 
The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency has selected Northrop Grumman to design the first supersonic flying wing aircraft that can change the sweep of its wing for optimal performance. DARPA is providing $10.3 million for the first phase of design for the concept, which will include a preliminary design and technology maturation effort to reduce risk of critical technologies associated with the project. If all goes well, Northrop officials say a second phase would finalize the design and lead to construction of an experimental “oblique flying wing” aircraft that might make its first flight by 2011.
Now Is the Time to Boost CCA Investment
June 3, 2026
The Air Force wants about $1 billion to move Collaborative Combat Aircraft into production in fiscal 2027 and accelerate the introduction of this game-changing technology. Congress should support that objective.