NGAD: America's New 6th Generation Fighter Is Not What You Think
Story by Maya Carlin • 2w
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Summary: The U.S. Air Force is making strides with its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, a family of systems designed to ensure continued air superiority. The fighter plane will include some surprises.
Key Points:
-Among those possible surprises, the program includes the development of a sixth-generation fighter jet and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones, also known as "loyal wingmen," to support the fighter's mission.
-Anduril and General Atomics have been selected to develop these crucial drones, which are expected to be more affordable and provide additional capabilities. While much about the NGAD remains classified, the program is a top priority amidst global competition to develop the next generation of fighter aircraft.
The U.S. Air Force is making progress on the Next Generation Air Dominance program, or NGAD, to develop its latest fighter aircraft.
In April, the service awarded two companies the funding to develop and test the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones that will fly alongside the sixth-generation fighter jet. These loyal wingmen drones are a critical component of NGAD, which is expected to operate as a family of systems in the air.
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