US Navy’s 6th-gen fighter pursues unique design, independent of Air Force NGAD
The US Navy's F/A-XX fighter will replace the aging F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, focusing on cost-effectiveness and practical ...
The 5 Most Expensive Leading US Military Aircraft Programs In 2025
The F-35 fighter and B-21 bomber programs are set to be the most expensive in 2025, with helicopters and drones also ...
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As General Atomics, Anduril Wingmen Drones Clear USAF Critical Design Review, Let’s Look at how Modern Wars are Informing the CCA Program
Air Force Materiel Command’s Col. Timothy M. Helfrich broke down what might constitute the Increment 1 and Increment 2 of the ...
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U.S. Navy to Develop F/A-XX Next-Generation Fighter Independently of Air Force NGAD
The Navy’s decision could shield the F/A-XX program from the impacts of the Air Force’s NGAD review, especially as the source selection process is ...
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'Stealth Tankers' What the F-22 and F-35 Would Love and China Would Freak
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has revealed concept imagery for the KC-Z, a next-generation stealth aerial refueling tanker ...
5 Key Challenges Facing US Gen 6 Fighter Development
The 6th Gen fighter faces challenges in budget constraints, tech integration, supply chains, stealth upgrades, and shifting defense priorities.
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U.S. Navy Carves Independent Path For Future Fighter Design
The Navy previously confirmed that the F/A-XX required a different airframe than the Air Force’s next fighter, ending speculation about a multiservice program. But naval officials never clarified ...
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Russia's MiG-41 6th Generation Fighter Can Be Explained in 4 Words
program, the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX program, and the U.K. Royal Air Force (RAF) Tempest. It should be noted that neither the “MiG-41” nor the “PAK DP” label is official, as it is Russian ...
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The Navy's F-35 Has an Embarrassing Flaw It Would Rather Not Admit
To address these vulnerabilities, the Navy is developing the next-generation F/A-XX program, aiming for greater range and integration with unmanned systems to enhance carrier strike group ...