The additional orders come after the Air Force selected Anduril and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) for CCA Increment 1 prototypes in April.

The U.S. Air Force approved Merlin’s airworthiness plan to demonstrate parts of the Merlin Pilot autonomy suite in KC-135s.

China has showcased its progression in unmanned combat aerial system technology and innovation, displaying the CH-9 and Wing Loong-X for the first time at Zhuhai Airshow.

The Italian parliament has backed the country’s involvement in the Global Combat Air Program with Japan and the UK, keeping the program on track to move into its next phase.

The early planning comes as the service is standing up its new Integrated Capabilities Command to look across its mission sets for new acquisition programs.

The service’s Operational Energy office has outlined several programs aimed at increasing the efficiency of military aircraft.

South Korea and GA-ASI conducted a demonstration flight of the Mojave uncrewed aircraft system from the ROKN amphibious assault ship LPH-6111 Dokdo.

China is showcasing a range of advanced air defense systems at the Zhuhai Airshow, targeting emerging threats such as hypersonic ballistic missiles.