The US Marine Corps has formally entered the loyal wingman competition, selecting Northrop Grumman and Kratos to develop its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
The system will be based on the XQ-58 Valkyrie airframe, a low-observable platform featuring conventional takeoff and landing capability, modular payload bays, and multi-mission adaptability.
It will be equipped with Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Mission Kit, integrating sensors and software-defined technologies to deliver both kinetic and non-kinetic effects, enabling full combat operations.
