Collaborative Combat Aircraft Will Join the Air Force Before NGAD

Summary

This article by John A. Tirpak, writing for Air & Space Forces Magazine, makes the following points:

• USAF will take delivery of CCAs several years before it obtains Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighters.
• The CCAs will augment all types of tactical aircraft, not just the NGAD system.
• The priority missions of the CCAs are, in order: shooters, electronic warfare platforms, and sensor-carrying aircraft.

References

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References from the Web:

• DEC 2022 Air Force Leaders: CCA Is About Capability, Not Just Cost—Air & Space Forces Magazine
• MAR 2023 Aiming high: USAF plans for Collaborative Combat Aircraft and Next-Generation Air Dominance platforms—Janes  

Source Information:

• Article Source: https://www.airandspaceforces.com/
• Media Check: Air & Space Forces Magazine - About
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