The Air Force's Secret New Fighter Jet May Have Flown Over Area 51
Feb 3, 2022 · Commercial satellite imagery has revealed what appears to be an unknown type of aircraft flying above Area 51. The aircraft, about the size of a fighter jet, broadly lines up with …
Everything We Know About The Boeing F-47 NGAD
Mar 22, 2025 · Boeing has secured the EMD contract to advance the development of its F-47 design for the NGAD program. Here is a summary of the key details released so far.
Next Generation Air Dominance - Wikipedia
The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) is a United States Air Force (USAF) sixth-generation air superiority initiative with a goal of fielding a "family of systems" that is to succeed the …
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 …
Report to Congress on U.S. Air Force Next-Generation Air …
Jan 20, 2025 · U.S. Air Force officials paused a planned contract award for the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) to rethink the aircraft’s requirements. NGAD is an advanced fighter jet …
What will happen to the Air Force’s next-gen fighter jet?
Jun 18, 2024 · Delays in Lockheed Martin’s F-35 program and Boeing’s lackluster performance on its own defense efforts could be driving recent—and unexpected—comments from Air Force …
NGAD engines pass key design reviews, prototype work underway
Feb 20, 2025 · Both engines use adaptive technologies that would allow an NGAD aircraft to adjust to the ideal thrust configuration for its situation, providing greater range and thermal …
Big decisions coming for the Air Force's next-gen aircraft platforms
Sep 27, 2024 · Earlier this year, Air Force leadership began suggesting it was having second thoughts on its plans to acquire a a new stealth fighter jet — known as the Next Generation Air …
US next-generation fighter jet update as China reveals new …
Dec 27, 2024 · The NGAD fighter jet is intended to replace the F-22 Raptor, a fifth-generation stealth combat aircraft that has been in service with the U.S. Air Force since the early 2000s. It …
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. …