General Atomics’ YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft Takes Flight

The YFQ-42 becomes the first of the U.S. Air Force’s new Collaborative Combat Aircraft to enter flight testing.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has announced on Aug. 27, 2025, that its YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) has begun flight testing in coordination with the U.S. Air Force. The milestone marks the first flight of GA-ASI’s newest uncrewed jet, developed in just over a year and aimed at advancing the service’s CCA program. Contents The YFQ-42 becomes the first of the U.S. Air Force’s new Collaborative Combat Aircraft to enter flight testing. The YFQ-42 Collaborative Combat Aircraft

“This is a great moment for the U.S. Air Force and for GA-ASI,” said David R. Alexander, the company’s president, in the official press release. “It’s been our collaboration