# Navy Tests CAMP Mission Planning at Point Mugu

The U.S. Navy conducted a demonstration of its Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning (CAMP) system using a General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger surrogate aircraft during the Gray Flag 2026 exercise at Point Mugu Sea Range, California. This test highlights the Navy's progress in autonomous mission planning technologies for future Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) operations, reflecting ongoing efforts to integrate advanced autonomy into combat aviation mission planning.

- The demonstration involved the Navy's Strike Planning & Execution Systems (PMX-281) office, indicating active program management and potential future procurement opportunities related to autonomous mission planning systems.
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc served as the prime contractor, underscoring their role in providing unmanned aircraft platforms supporting Navy autonomy initiatives.
- Procurement professionals should note the Navy's increasing emphasis on autonomous systems integration, which may drive future solicitations for software, mission planning tools, and unmanned aircraft technologies.
- Contractors specializing in autonomous aviation systems, mission planning software, and unmanned platforms can leverage this development to align proposals with Navy modernization priorities and upcoming exercises or deployments.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (Navy)
- Strike Planning & Execution Systems (PMX-281)

### Vendors
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [Navy Tests CCA Mission Planning With MQ-20 - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/navy-tests-cca-mission-planning-with-mq-20/unmanned-systems) - Defense Daily