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US Air Force Taps Honeywell to Build Engines for Autonomous Drone Wingmen
Key Takeaways
- Honeywell awarded prototype contract for SkyShot 1600 engine for CCA program
- Engine supports turbofan and turbojet variants for different mission profiles
- Air Force plans to procure 1,000+ autonomous wingmen over the next decade
- CCA drones designed to cost $20-30M each versus $80M+ for an F-35
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DT Editorial Team··4 min read·via c4isrnet.com