RTX’s Pratt & Whitney will provide the propulsion system for Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue. The aircraft serves as a prototype for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
Pratt & Whitney integrated a modified PW500 commercial engine into the drone for upcoming flight tests. This partnership adapts proven commercial technology to reduce costs and accelerate the development of advanced military systems.
The CCA program focuses on autonomous drones designed to fly alongside crewed fighter jets. This milestone signals a significant future revenue stream for the aerospace and defense industry.