General Atomics Partners With Spirit Defence on FQ-42 Airframe Production

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has partnered with Spirit Defence on airframe production for the FQ-42, according to a report published on October 26, 2026.

Key details

• The report identifies General Atomics and Anduril as the two manufacturers in the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft production effort.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has partnered with Spirit Defence on FQ-42 airframe production.

Why it matters

The partnership connects Spirit Defence with one of the two manufacturers identified in the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft production effort.

What happens next

The partnership brings Spirit Defence into work on FQ-42 airframes. What developments will follow as production work advances?