Airbus Targets 2029 for Operational Uncrewed Combat Aircraft with German Air Force

Airbus is accelerating development of an uncrewed combat aircraft system, aiming for operational capability with the German Air Force by 2029.

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Airbus is pushing forward with plans to deliver an operational Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA) system to the German Air Force by 2029. The company is integrating mission systems into two uncrewed combat aircraft supplied by Kratos, preparing them for first flight with a European mission system. This initiative marks a significant step in the development of collaborative combat capabilities for the German military.