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Posted on Mar 7, 2025

A deep review of the U.S. Air Force's paused plans to acquire a new crewed sixth-generation stealth combat jet came to the unambiguous conclusion that the service needs such an aircraft to be best positioned to achieve air superiority in future high-end fights.

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Next Generation Fighter Critical To Future Air Superiority, Key USAF Study Concluded Next Generation Fighter Critical To Future Air Superiority, Key USAF Study Concluded

Posted on Mar 5, 2025

The U.S. Air Force's force design director says analyses to date show the service will face more operational risk and be less able to achieve assigned objectives without a new crewed sixth-generation combat jet.

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Axing Next Generation Fighter Would Leave Air Force Worse Off: Force Design Boss Axing Next Generation Fighter Would Leave Air Force Worse Off: Force Design Boss

Posted on Feb 26, 2025

The U.S. Air Force has dramatically plussed-up contracts with General Electric and Pratt & Whitney, both of which now have a ceiling of $3.5 billion, to continue work on prototype next-generation jet engines.

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Billions For Next Generation Fighter Jet Engines Greenlit By Air Force Billions For Next Generation Fighter Jet Engines Greenlit By Air Force

Posted on Jan 28, 2025

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F-22 Raptor To Get Distributed Infrared Search And Track System F-22 Raptor To Get Distributed Infrared Search And Track System

Posted on Jan 22, 2025

Analysis of china's new stealth tailless fighter aircraft

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What China’s Next Generation Stealth Jet Reveal Really Means What China’s Next Generation Stealth Jet Reveal Really Means

Posted on Jan 15, 2025

A greater focus on long range strike capabilities is among the alternatives the U.S. Air Force is considering to a costly new crewed sixth-generation stealth combat jet as part of its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) family of systems. A lower-cost design focused primarily on acting as a 'quarterback' for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones is also still on the table.

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$20 Billion Price Tag To Complete Development Of USAF’s Next Generation Fighter (Updated) $20 Billion Price Tag To Complete Development Of USAF’s Next Generation Fighter (Updated)

Posted on Jan 13, 2025

The second tranche of U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones could be between 20 to 30 percent more expensive per airframe than those in the first batch.

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Second Batch Of Air Force CCA Drones Could Be 20 To 30 Percent Pricier Than The First Second Batch Of Air Force CCA Drones Could Be 20 To 30 Percent Pricier Than The First

Posted on Jan 10, 2025

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Future Of NGAD Fighter Punted To Trump Administration Future Of NGAD Fighter Punted To Trump Administration

Posted on Dec 5, 2024

A unit charged with exploring how the U.S. Air Force will utilize its future Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) is now set to get actual examples of the first tranche of those drones to experiment with.

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Extra Collaborative Combat Aircraft Purchases To Give USAF Test Unit A Boost Extra Collaborative Combat Aircraft Purchases To Give USAF Test Unit A Boost

Posted on Nov 19, 2024

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KC-135 Tanker With Artificial Intelligence Copilot Set To Fly Next Year KC-135 Tanker With Artificial Intelligence Copilot Set To Fly Next Year

Posted on Nov 12, 2024

The future outlook for the U.S. Air Force's top modernization efforts is even more uncertain after the service's civilian boss openly questioned the affordability of buying any combination of new stealth 'fighters,' advanced aerial refueling tankers, and highly autonomous drones.

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Crisis Brewing Over Air Force’s Future Air Dominance Plans Which It Cannot Afford Crisis Brewing Over Air Force’s Future Air Dominance Plans Which It Cannot Afford

Posted on Nov 6, 2024

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B-21 Taking On Some Of NGAD Fighter’s Missions On The Table Air Force Says B-21 Taking On Some Of NGAD Fighter’s Missions On The Table Air Force Says

Posted on Oct 26, 2024

The U.S. Navy expects its sixth-generation fighter to enter service in the 2030s, bringing with it the ability to operate alongside drones and fly missions at long ranges — capabilities seen as essential for future conflict with China, for example. The Navy’s ambitions, if realized, mean that the service may introduce its next-generation crewed fighter before the U.S. Air Force, which is now re-examining requirements for its new stealth combat jet, with the program on temporary hold.

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Navy Making Final Selection For F/A-XX Stealth Fighter, Plans For 2030s Service Entry Navy Making Final Selection For F/A-XX Stealth Fighter, Plans For 2030s Service Entry

Posted on Oct 3, 2024

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What Would A Far Cheaper Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter Actually Look Like? What Would A Far Cheaper Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter Actually Look Like?

Posted on Sep 24, 2024

The U.S. Air Force's still evolving requirements for a next-generation aerial refueling 'system of systems' will directly impact the service's reassessment of plans for a new sixth-generation stealth 'fighter.' The Next-Generation Air-Refueling System (NGAS) effort will also inform work on a second tranche of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones.

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Future Stealth Tanker Plans Tied To NGAD 6th Generation Fighter’s Fate Future Stealth Tanker Plans Tied To NGAD 6th Generation Fighter’s Fate

Posted on Sep 16, 2024

The U.S. Air Force is re-examining the very core of its requirements for a new sixth-generation stealth combat jet as part of its ongoing review of that element of the larger Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) initiative.

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Air Force “Starting At The Beginning” With NGAD 6th Gen Fighter Requirements Review Air Force “Starting At The Beginning” With NGAD 6th Gen Fighter Requirements Review

Posted on Sep 4, 2024

A notional light fighter concept has been presented by the U.S. Air Force’s senior uniformed officer, providing a thought-provoking insight on one direction that the service’s future combat fleet could take. The concept emerges as Air Force officials are increasingly questioning the requirements for the crewed sixth-generation stealth combat jet being developed as part of its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) initiative.

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Air Force Floats Light Stealth Fighter Concept As Its Heavy Fighter Program May Be In Jeopardy Air Force Floats Light Stealth Fighter Concept As Its Heavy Fighter Program May Be In Jeopardy

Posted on Aug 20, 2024

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has shed some more light on the status of the new sixth-generation stealth combat jet under development as part of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. “We’re taking a pause,” Kendall said this morning, before reiterating that while fighter at the heart of the wider NGAD initiative will have a human pilot to start with, an optionally crewed version might be developed too.

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Air Force Secretary ‘Absolutely Confident’ 6th Gen Crewed Fighter Will Move Forward (Updated) Air Force Secretary ‘Absolutely Confident’ 6th Gen Crewed Fighter Will Move Forward (Updated)

Posted on Jul 30, 2024

The ballooning cost of the US Air Force's Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program is one of the drivers behind uncertainly over the future of its sixth-generation combat jet effort, which could evolve into a fully uncrewed platform.

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Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter Uncertainty Tied To Sentinel ICBM Woes Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter Uncertainty Tied To Sentinel ICBM Woes

Posted on Jul 24, 2024

New questions have emerged about the future of the F/A-XX Next Generation Fighter program, the budget for which a draft Senate defense bill would slash.

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Navy’s F/A-XX Next Generation Fighter Program Would Be Gutted Under Senate Defense Bill Navy’s F/A-XX Next Generation Fighter Program Would Be Gutted Under Senate Defense Bill

Posted on Jul 16, 2024

There is no official replacement for the F-22 Raptor, says the head of Air Combat Command. That could be another blow to the withering Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program.

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Air Force Now Says It Has No Official F-22 Raptor Replacement Air Force Now Says It Has No Official F-22 Raptor Replacement

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 10, 2024

The US Air Force is taking a second look at the crewed sixth-generation stealth combat jet it is developing under the Next Generation Air Dominance initiative to see where costs could be cut, even at the cost of losing certain capabilities.

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Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter’s Future Increasingly Uncertain Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter’s Future Increasingly Uncertain

Posted on Jul 2, 2024

Anduril and General Atomics have shared new details about progress and challenges, including on production and autonomy issues, as part of the Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

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Construction Of First Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drone Has Begun At General Atomics Construction Of First Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drone Has Begun At General Atomics

Posted on Jul 1, 2024

The proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budgets for the US Air Force and US Navy contain significant developments for their respective sixth-generation combat jet programs.

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USAF Seeks NGAD Fighter Boost, Navy F/A-XX Investment Slows In New Budget USAF Seeks NGAD Fighter Boost, Navy F/A-XX Investment Slows In New Budget

Posted on Mar 12, 2024

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Skunk Works Teases Tailless NGAD Fighter Design In New Ad Skunk Works Teases Tailless NGAD Fighter Design In New Ad

Posted on Nov 20, 2023

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Collaborative Air Combat Drones Will Head To Pacific En Masse Collaborative Air Combat Drones Will Head To Pacific En Masse

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Sep 13, 2023

For the very beginning, the B-21 Raider stealth bomber program has been about much more than only the bomber itself.

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B-21 ‘Family Of Systems’ Details Emerge, Engine Test Runs Start B-21 ‘Family Of Systems’ Details Emerge, Engine Test Runs Start

Posted on Sep 12, 2023

The Air Force says it is still considering employing its future Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones alongside B-21 bombers, and that the uncrewed aircraft might also serve as tankers and airlifters.

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B-21 Raider Could Use Collaborative Drones Meant For Fighters B-21 Raider Could Use Collaborative Drones Meant For Fighters

Posted on Sep 6, 2023

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How NGAD Will Sense, Communicate, And Jam Could Be Revolutionary How NGAD Will Sense, Communicate, And Jam Could Be Revolutionary

Posted on Aug 9, 2023

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Northrop Grumman Bails On Next Generation Fighter Competition Northrop Grumman Bails On Next Generation Fighter Competition

Posted on Jul 27, 2023

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NGAD Fighter’s Performance: What Can We Expect? NGAD Fighter’s Performance: What Can We Expect?

Posted on Jul 12, 2023

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NGAD Future Air Combat Program Test Unit Stands Up NGAD Future Air Combat Program Test Unit Stands Up

Posted on Jul 3, 2023

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Skunk Works Cryptically Teases NGAD-Like Aircraft Silhouette Skunk Works Cryptically Teases NGAD-Like Aircraft Silhouette

Posted on Jul 1, 2023

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Three Demonstrators Now Part Of Next Gen Air Dominance Fighter Program: Report Three Demonstrators Now Part Of Next Gen Air Dominance Fighter Program: Report

Posted on Jun 23, 2023

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Avoiding F-35 “Acquisition Malpractice” Aim Of Next Gen Air Dominance Fighter Avoiding F-35 “Acquisition Malpractice” Aim Of Next Gen Air Dominance Fighter

Posted on May 23, 2023

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Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter Competition Has Begun Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter Competition Has Begun

Posted on May 18, 2023

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New Views Of Northrop Grumman’s Totally Notional Long-Range Stealth Fighter New Views Of Northrop Grumman’s Totally Notional Long-Range Stealth Fighter

By Oliver Parken, By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 17, 2023

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Big Emphasis On ‘Spectral Warfare’ In Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance Plans Big Emphasis On ‘Spectral Warfare’ In Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance Plans

Posted on Mar 27, 2023

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200 NGAD Fighters, 1,000 Advanced Drones In USAF’s Future Plans 200 NGAD Fighters, 1,000 Advanced Drones In USAF’s Future Plans

Posted on Mar 7, 2023

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The B-21 Raider Is And Isn’t A ‘B-2 Spirit 2.0’ The B-21 Raider Is And Isn’t A ‘B-2 Spirit 2.0’

Posted on Jan 11, 2023

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Autonomy With Limits Essential For Future Drones Air Force Generals Say (Updated) Autonomy With Limits Essential For Future Drones Air Force Generals Say (Updated)

Posted on Nov 19, 2022

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Laser Weapons Key In Next Generation Air Dominance Program From The Start Laser Weapons Key In Next Generation Air Dominance Program From The Start

Posted on Oct 28, 2022

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New Next Generation Air Dominance ‘Fighter’ Renderings From Lockheed New Next Generation Air Dominance ‘Fighter’ Renderings From Lockheed

Posted on Oct 26, 2022

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China Is Working On Its Own Sixth-Generation Fighter Program: Official China Is Working On Its Own Sixth-Generation Fighter Program: Official

Posted on Sep 28, 2022

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New Details On The Secretive Air Force Plan For Teaming Fighter Pilots With Drones New Details On The Secretive Air Force Plan For Teaming Fighter Pilots With Drones

By Howard Altman

Posted on Sep 26, 2022

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General Atomics’ Gambit Drones To Have Different Airframes With Common ‘Cores’ General Atomics’ Gambit Drones To Have Different Airframes With Common ‘Cores’

By Emma Helfrich

Posted on Sep 22, 2022

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USAF Eyeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat For Next Gen Air Dominance Program USAF Eyeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat For Next Gen Air Dominance Program

Posted on Aug 24, 2022

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Air Force’s Next Gen ‘Fighter’ Engine Competition Shakes Up Status Quo Air Force’s Next Gen ‘Fighter’ Engine Competition Shakes Up Status Quo

Posted on Aug 22, 2022

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How US And UK Could Work Together On Sixth-Gen ‘Fighter’ Programs How US And UK Could Work Together On Sixth-Gen ‘Fighter’ Programs

Posted on Jul 30, 2022

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Next Generation Air Dominance ‘Fighter’ Is Still Being Competed Next Generation Air Dominance ‘Fighter’ Is Still Being Competed

Posted on Jun 28, 2022

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Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance ‘Fighter’ Program Enters New Stage Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance ‘Fighter’ Program Enters New Stage

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 2, 2022

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The Air Force Has Abandoned Its 386 Squadron Goal The Air Force Has Abandoned Its 386 Squadron Goal

Posted on May 4, 2022

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F-22 Being Used To Test Next Generation Air Dominance ‘Fighter’ Tech F-22 Being Used To Test Next Generation Air Dominance ‘Fighter’ Tech

Posted on Apr 26, 2022

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Stealth Bomber Drone To Complement The B-21 Raider Could Be Pushed Into Development Soon Stealth Bomber Drone To Complement The B-21 Raider Could Be Pushed Into Development Soon

Updated on Mar 8, 2022

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Mysterious Aircraft Spotted At Area 51 In Unprecedented Satellite Image (Updated) Mysterious Aircraft Spotted At Area 51 In Unprecedented Satellite Image (Updated)

Updated on Feb 4, 2022

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Glitzy Northrop Grumman Ad Teases Totally Notional New Long-Range Stealth Fighter (Updated) Glitzy Northrop Grumman Ad Teases Totally Notional New Long-Range Stealth Fighter (Updated)

Updated on Nov 2, 2021

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Mysterious Stealthy Shape That Resembles Future Fighter Concepts Spotted At Radar Test Range (Updated) Mysterious Stealthy Shape That Resembles Future Fighter Concepts Spotted At Radar Test Range (Updated)

Updated on Sep 22, 2021

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Skunk Works’ Factory Of The Future Will Use Roaming Robots To Rapidly Assemble Top Secret Aircraft Skunk Works’ Factory Of The Future Will Use Roaming Robots To Rapidly Assemble Top Secret Aircraft

Posted on Aug 13, 2021

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Lawmakers Are Skeptical About The Services’ Focus On Next Generation Fighters Over Existing Designs Lawmakers Are Skeptical About The Services’ Focus On Next Generation Fighters Over Existing Designs

Updated on Jul 29, 2021

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The Air Force Might Make Two Distinct Versions Of Its Next Multirole Stealth Fighter The Air Force Might Make Two Distinct Versions Of Its Next Multirole Stealth Fighter

Updated on Jun 18, 2021

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New Details Emerge About The Secretive Program That Aims To Replace The F-22 New Details Emerge About The Secretive Program That Aims To Replace The F-22

Updated on May 14, 2021

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The Air Force’s Secret Next Gen Air Dominance Demonstrator Isn’t What You Think It Is The Air Force’s Secret Next Gen Air Dominance Demonstrator Isn’t What You Think It Is

Updated on Nov 27, 2020

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The U.S. Air Force Has Secretly Flown A Demonstrator For Its Next-Generation Fighter The U.S. Air Force Has Secretly Flown A Demonstrator For Its Next-Generation Fighter