USAF Names GA-ASI’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) as YFQ-42A: SAN DIEGO – March 3, 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced that the U.S. Air Force has officially designated its new Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) as the YFQ-42A. This designation marks a significant milestone in the development of next-generation uncrewed fighter technology.
Saab Wins German Order for Taurus Missile Maintenance and Modernization: Stockholm, Sweden – Saab, a leading defense and security company, has been awarded a substantial contract worth SEK 1.7 billion for the maintenance and modernization of the TAURUS KEPD 350 cruise missile. The contract, spanning from 2025 to 2035, will see Saab undertake significant system upgrades and provide a ten-year life cycle maintenance program for the German Air Force’s TAURUS missiles.
India-Airbus Negotiate Procurement of Additional 10 C-295 Transport Aircraft: New Delhi, India – In a significant move to modernize its aging military transport capabilities, India is actively negotiating the acquisition of an additional 10 Airbus C-295 aircraft. This potential purchase would augment the nation’s existing order of 71 C-295s, marking a substantial expansion of its fleet and reinforcing its strategic partnership with Airbus and the Tata Group.
