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From prototypes to production: US Air Force seeks nearly $1B for initial CCA procurement

The Air Force has put real procurement money behind loyal wingman drones

The U.S. Air Force is asking Congress for nearly $1 billion to begin buying its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft, signaling that semi-autonomous wingmen are moving from experimentation into the planned force structure

Key Takeaways

The Air Force wants $996.5 million in FY27 procurement funding for Increment 1 CCA aircraft.
The request also includes $150 million in advance procurement and about $1.37 billion in R&D.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via defensenews.com

F-16V Block 70 Jets Bring New Capabilities to European Air Power

NATO allies receive upgraded F-16V Block 70/72 fighters with SABR radar and advanced EW suites as Europe races to modernize its air defenses.

Key Takeaways

NATO allies receive F-16V Block 70 jets with Northrop Grumman SABR radar that detects targets at more than double the previous range
The aircraft provide a cost-effective alternative to F-35s for countries modernizing from aging Soviet-era fighter fleets

DT Editorial Team·Feb 11, 2026·4 min read·via twz.com