How the sixth-generation fighter jet will upend air warfareMilitaries around the world are working on planes they hope will represent a generational leap in aviation technology.By Stephen Losey7 days ago
Sixth-gen jet selection likely in ‘24, Air Combat Command chief saysCommander Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach also said he wants to keep the roughly 32 older F-22s the Air Force has earmarked for retirement.By Stephen Losey2 weeks ago
Next-gen fighter not dead, but needs cheaper redesign, Kendall saysAir Force Secretary Frank Kendall says the service is committed to fielding a sixth-generation fighter — but may need to make "trade-offs" to afford it.By Stephen Losey4 weeks ago
New in 2024: Who will win Air Force’s next-gen fighter contract?The Air Force also plans to dramatically increase spending on advanced engine research for NGAD.By Stephen Losey7 months ago
Future fighter program poses key test for US Air Force’s design methodIn recent years, the advanced digital engineering techniques the service once thought would be revolutionary have not always panned out.By Stephen Losey11 months ago
Adaptive engine work feeds sixth-gen fighter design, says US Air ForceThe Air Force is adapting AETP features into the future Next Generation Air Dominance platform’s engines.By Stephen Losey12 months ago