SAAB Unveils A3-001 Autonomous Fighter as European Counterpart to U.S. Collaborative Combat Aircraft

Swedish Company Saab has unveiled the A3-001 unmanned fighter jet concept as a European counterpart to the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) effort, introducing an autonomous combat-drone concept designed to operate alongside Gripen fighters in heavily contested airspace. The aircraft is intended for suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), electronic warfare, and precision strikes against Russian-style air-defense networks, potentially reducing crewed fighters' exposure during the most dangerous phases of an air campaign. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link …

Swedish Company Saab unveils the A3-001, a full-scale concept for a future autonomous combat aircraft designed to operate alongside Gripen fighters in contested airspace. (Picture source: SAAB)

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