Accelerating air superiority

6th generation fighter platforms and their pilots will face greater challenges than ever before from a complex international security environment and rapidly evolving near-peer threats. To help achieve overmatch against adversaries, Collins is delivering empowering technologies for U.S. and allied sixth-gen fighter aircraft that leverage open systems, connect the battlespace across every domain, elevate autonomous operations, and are optimized for SWaP. All designed with continuous modernization and sustainment in mind.

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Leading open systems development

A Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) is critical to enable the rapid deployment of advanced technology, avert vendor lock and increase mission flexibility for sixth-generation fighters. Collins is leading the charge on open systems development with proven demonstrations in the field for platform-wide open systems solutions.
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Empowering advanced connectivity

6th Generation fighter aircraft will operate across highly-contested, multi-domain environments. Connecting this battlespace remains a key priority to enable more informed decision-making across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. With our recent innovations that connect hundreds of networks and link millions of connections, we are empowering connectivity for sixth-generation fighters in a whole new way.
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Elevating autonomous operations

Sixth generation fighter pilots will be more connected to the aircraft, and in turn, the battlespace than any aviators in history. Autonomous solutions that reduce pilot workload and support the operations of uncrewed platforms will help improve pilot safety and maximize efficiency. At Collins Aerospace, we're developing technology to make it all a reality.
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Delivering integrated solutions optimized for SWaP

6th gen fighter programs require performance capabilities like never before. Smaller, lighter and more efficient systems will enable optimized aircraft operations for superior performance. Collins unique integration ability across systems accelerates innovation to meet and exceed SWaP requirements.