NGAD Deadline: Air Force’s next-generation fighter will be selected in 2024
Little is known about the secretive sixth-generation Next Generation Air Dominance fighter, other than it will be extremely expensive.
Air Force’s future spending outlook shows big jumps for new, marquee weapons
Seeking to pivot to a new generation of air power by fielding platforms like the Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter, the Air Force is planning significant investments into future technologies, according to service budget documents, which also show that fiscal 2024 could be a turning point for hypersonics.
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Not just selling into the kingdom, but building partnership with Saudi Arabia’s defense industry
Partnerships with outside industry are a cornerstone of the kingdom’s ambitious growth strategy.
Advanced aircraft engine industrial base could ‘collapse’ if tech doesn’t transition: USAF official
“The perception I think that's out there is that we're maintaining, if not advancing, our military advantage in propulsion," said John Sneden, director of the Air Force's propulsion directorate. “But the reality is ... we're essentially stagnating, and we're starting to lose.”