United States, May 21 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to move into the ground testing phase of development on the YFQ-42A production-representative test vehicle for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program in preparation for its planned first flight later this summer. Ground testing began May 7. YFQ-42A represents the third uncrewed jet type developed by GA-ASI. Our internally funded MQ-20 Avenger made first flight in 2009 and has completed more than 40,000 flight hours, currently serving as a jet-powered CCA surrogate for autonomy development and critical advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning integration.Our XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) jet made first flight in 2024...