General Atomics Pauses Test Flights After CCA Drone Prototype Crashes
A General Atomics XQ-67A drone, a prototype for the U.S. Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, crashed during a recent test flight. In response, the company has paused all test flights for its CCA-related aircraft. General Atomics confirmed the "mishap" and stated it is reviewing flight data out of an abundance of caution. The incident occurs at a critical time in the high-stakes competition to build robotic wingmen for the Air Force. This crash could impact the company's standing as the Air Force prepares to select contractors for the next phase of the program.
Official Source: https://www.airandspaceforces.com/general-atomics-cca-crashes-test-flights-paused/
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