Scaled Composites Model 437 To Become NG Autonomy Testbed

Brian Everstine June 18, 2025
Northrop Grumman “Beacon” test bed. Credit: Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman “Beacon” testbed.

Credit: Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman announced June 18 that it will use the Scaled Composites Model 437 Vanguard aircraft as a new testbed to evaluate autonomy as the company looks ahead for potential Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programs and cooperation with software companies. The Model 437 Vanguard is...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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