# USAF Demonstrates CCA Autonomy

In October 2026, Shield AI said its Hivemind autonomy software demonstrated two capabilities for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program: responding to directives from an airborne F-22 pilot and coordinating multiple CCAs in formation for collaborative beyond-visual-range counter-air tactics. The demonstrations show progress in autonomy and manned-unmanned teaming, but the report identifies no contract award, solicitation, funding value, or procurement timeline.

- The demonstration offers defense procurement teams and contractors a concrete indicator of CCA technical priorities: aircraft autonomy, pilot-directed operations, and coordinated multi-aircraft tactics.
- Companies developing related autonomy or teaming capabilities can assess how their offerings align with these demonstrated functions; the report does not establish an active procurement opportunity or a specific requirement.
- Procurement professionals should distinguish this technology demonstration from a contract action: no award, solicitation, funding, or timeline was reported.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)
- Air Combat Command (ACC)

### Vendors
- Shield AI ()

### Sources
- [Hivemind Enabled Drone Teaming for USAF CCA Last Month, Shield AI Says - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/hivemind-enabled-drone-teaming-for-usaf-cca-last-month-shield-ai-says/air-force) - Defense Daily