# General Atomics Expands FQ-42A Production

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has added Spirit Defense as a fuselage design-build partner for FQ-42 Vengeance production, increasing manufacturing capacity and reducing reliance on a single production source for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. The Air Force signed the initial FQ-42A production contract in June 2026. General Atomics has said its facilities can produce six aircraft per month, with capacity to grow if additional orders are placed.

- The partnership creates potential supply-chain opportunities as production scales, particularly in fuselage design and manufacturing.
- Companies should distinguish this capacity expansion from a new solicitation: the signal provides no contract value, contract number, supplier contact, or open procurement opportunity.
- General Atomics’ stated production capacity is six aircraft monthly, with further expansion contingent on additional orders.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Air Force (USAF)

### Vendors
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (prime contractor)
- Spirit Defense (subcontractor)

### Sources
- [General Atomics Partners With Spirit Defense For FQ-42 Vengeance Production](https://www.overtdefense.com/2026/10/26/general-atomics-partners-with-spirit-defense-for-fq-42-vengeance-production) - Overt Defense -