An In-Depth Look at the NGAD Review Expected to Conclude by …
Nov 2, 2024 · The U.S. Air Force’s Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, which aims to deliver a 6th-generation fighter to replace the F-22 Raptor, is undergoing a significant review that could...
Why the Air Force Paused NGAD—And What’s Next
Nov 1, 2024 · NGAD had been gliding toward a contractor selection in September when Kendall pressed pause. The surprise decision triggered anxious speculation: Was the Air Force abandoning the air superiority mission?
NGAD demise has been “grossly exaggerated,” says USAF chief
Nov 7, 2024 · The NGAD programme will provide a sixth-generation fighter to replace the stealth F-22 Raptor, but that is just one part of the project. NGAD is a network of different systems: it includes a sixth-generation fighter jet alongside several autonomous collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs). This hybrid structure enables air superiority through mass.
Next-gen fighter not dead, but needs cheaper redesign, Kendall says
Jul 1, 2024 · The U.S. Air Force has not abandoned its program to build an advanced next-generation fighter, but it does need a redesign to get costs under control and better integrate its planned drone wingmen...
Big decisions coming for the Air Force's next-gen aircraft platforms
Sep 27, 2024 · During AFA’s Air, Space and Cyber conference last week, Air Force leadership doubled-down on its intent to field next-gen capabilities, including a sixth-generation fighter jet and bomber, accompanying loyal wingman drones and a modern tanker.
Report to Congress on Air Force Next-Generation Air ... - USNI News
Nov 7, 2024 · U.S. Air Force officials say they have paused a contract award for the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter as they rethink the aircraft’s requirements. NGAD is an advanced fighter jet intended to replace the stealthy F-22 Raptor.
NGAD’s demise ‘grossly exaggerated’ as US Air Force continues to …
Nov 6, 2024 · The suggested demise of the US Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform, after it was paused by the branch in August 2024, has been dismissed as “grossly overexaggerated” by an official source close to the matter at the International Fighter Conference 2024, Defence iQ. “The US Air Force has not …
The NGAD Fighter Could Be Redesigned to Cost Less Than the F-35
Sep 17, 2024 · The Next-Generation Air Dominance 6th generation fighter might drastically change to lower its unit cost below the one of the F-35, said U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall during the Air, Space...
What We Know So Far About The U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation …
On May 18, 2023, the Department of the Air Force released a classified solicitation to industry, providing the expected requirements of the program, with a contract award expected in 2024....
NGAD EXCLUSIVE: Air Force secretary cracks door for unmanned …
Jul 22, 2024 · In an interview with Breaking Defense, Frank Kendall suggested the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter decision is farther off than estimated, as the service rethinks the threat...