Ski-Jump Drone Trials Could Unlock India’s Next Naval Aviation Leap

Upcoming trials of Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue drone, designated YFQ-48A by the US military, are set to demonstrate how a collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) can launch from a ski-jump aircraft carrier next year.Following its maiden autonomous flight in Mojave, California, in October 2026, the jet-powered drone’s upcoming deck launch holds immense strategic relevance for India’s maritime
Upcoming trials of Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue drone, designated YFQ-48A by the US military, are set to demonstrate how a collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) can launch from a ski-jump aircraft carrier next year.Following its maiden autonomous flight in Mojave, California, in October 2026, the jet-powered drone’s upcoming deck launch holds immense strategic relevance for India’s maritime
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