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The Air Force is advancing its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program by implementing the Autonomy Government Reference Architecture (A-GRA) across multiple vendor platforms. This modular approach facilitates rapid integration of mission software, enabling semi-autonomous flight testing on the YFQ-42 and YFQ-44 platforms with partners RTX Collins, Shield AI, and General Atomics.

The A-GRA prevents vendor lock by establishing universal standards for mission autonomy, allowing the onboarding of diverse software from various industry partners. This strategy supports the National Defense Strategy by enhancing the Air Force's operational capabilities and maintaining a competitive edge against evolving threats.