September 07, 2024

What to know about CCA - US Air Force loyal wingman drones

The U.S. Air Force is developing drones to accompany fighter jets into combat. Stacie Pettyjohn, senior fellow and director of the Defense program joined Breaking Defense to discuss the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.

Watch the full video from Breaking Defense.

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