The tech billionaire said the US should instead invest in drone tech, reigniting debates over military priorities.

The YFQ-42A, developed for the U.S. Air Force, is currently undergoing ground tests with first flight expected in the coming weeks, according to a company press release.

The centerpiece of the exhibit is a full-scale model of GA-ASI's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), dubbed YFQ-42A by the U.S. Air Force, in its first international showing.

GA-ASI Features Full-Size Model of New YFQ-42A CCA for Affordable Mass and Air Dominance PARIS, FR / ACCESS Newswire / June 15, 2025 / General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) returns ...

European defence firms are also advancing wingman drone initiatives, including Sweden’s Saab (SAABb.ST) and a trilateral partnership between Dassault Aviation (AM.PA), Airbus (AIR.PA), and Indra ...

GA-ASI Features Full-Size Model of New YFQ-42A CCA for Affordable Mass and Air Dominance PARIS, FR / ACCESS Newswire / June 15, 2025 / General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) returns to ...