Lockheed Looks To ‘Fuse’ F-22 Raptors, F-35 Lightning II Fighters With ‘Autonomous’ Collaborative Combat Aircraft

Lockheed Martin is ramping up its autonomous drone integration capabilities. It aims to have its F-35 fighter jet operate as a central control hub for up to eight Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs). The defense company, after being sidelined in the first stage of the US Air Force’s CCA program, is positioning itself as a strong contender for the next increment of development, company officials revealed during an Oct. 22 earnings call.

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