Warner Robins Air Logistics Center and L-3 Communications have signed a strategic partnership agreement that is to serve as the basis for a long-term arrangement between the two for Joint Cargo Aircraft support opportunities—if L-3 wins the Army-Air Force JCA competition. L-3 is leader of a team that includes Alenia North America, Boeing, and Global Military Aircraft Systems that has entered the C-27J Spartan in the new medium tactical airlift program. At last word, the only remaining competitor is the Raytheon/EADS North America team offering either the C-295 or CN-235. The Army kicked Lockheed Martin out, and, in late November, the company lost its protest to the Government Accountability Office.
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.