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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has shed some more light on the status of the new sixth-generation stealth combat jet under development as part of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. “We’re taking a pause,” Kendall said this morning, before reiterating that while fighter at the heart of the wider NGAD initiative will have a human pilot to start with, an optionally crewed version might be developed too.

Air Force Secretary “Absolutely Confident” 6th Gen Crewed Fighter Will Move Forward (Updated) Air Force Secretary “Absolutely Confident” 6th Gen Crewed Fighter Will Move Forward (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 30 5:42 PM EDT

The ballooning cost of the US Air Force's Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program is one of the drivers behind uncertainly over the future of its sixth-generation combat jet effort, which could evolve into a fully uncrewed platform.

Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter Uncertainty Tied To Sentinel ICBM Woes Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter Uncertainty Tied To Sentinel ICBM Woes

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 23 8:32 PM EDT

New questions have emerged about the future of the F/A-XX Next Generation Fighter program, the budget for which a draft Senate defense bill would slash.

Navy’s F/A-XX Next Generation Fighter Program Would Be Gutted Under Senate Defense Bill Navy’s F/A-XX Next Generation Fighter Program Would Be Gutted Under Senate Defense Bill

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 16 6:12 PM EDT

There is no official replacement for the F-22 Raptor, says the head of Air Combat Command. That could be another blow to the withering Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program.

Air Force Now Says It Has No Official F-22 Raptor Replacement Air Force Now Says It Has No Official F-22 Raptor Replacement

By Howard Altman

Jul 10 5:59 PM EDT

The US Air Force is taking a second look at the crewed sixth-generation stealth combat jet it is developing under the Next Generation Air Dominance initiative to see where costs could be cut, even at the cost of losing certain capabilities.

Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter’s Future Increasingly Uncertain Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter’s Future Increasingly Uncertain

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 1 8:48 PM EDT

Anduril and General Atomics have shared new details about progress and challenges, including on production and autonomy issues, as part of the Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

Construction Of First Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drone Has Begun At General Atomics Construction Of First Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drone Has Begun At General Atomics

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 1 5:09 PM EDT

The proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budgets for the US Air Force and US Navy contain significant developments for their respective sixth-generation combat jet programs.

USAF Seeks NGAD Fighter Boost, Navy F/A-XX Investment Slows In New Budget USAF Seeks NGAD Fighter Boost, Navy F/A-XX Investment Slows In New Budget

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 11 9:40 PM EDT

Lockheed manned tailless fighter design

Skunk Works Teases Tailless NGAD Fighter Design In New Ad Skunk Works Teases Tailless NGAD Fighter Design In New Ad

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 20 4:58 PM EST

Collaborative Air Combat Drones Will Head To Pacific En Masse Collaborative Air Combat Drones Will Head To Pacific En Masse

By Hope Hodge Seck

Sep 13 1:53 PM EDT

For the very beginning, the B-21 Raider stealth bomber program has been about much more than only the bomber itself.

B-21 ‘Family Of Systems’ Details Emerge, Engine Test Runs Start B-21 ‘Family Of Systems’ Details Emerge, Engine Test Runs Start

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 12 7:05 PM EDT

The Air Force says it is still considering employing its future Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones alongside B-21 bombers, and that the uncrewed aircraft might also serve as tankers and airlifters.

B-21 Raider Could Use Collaborative Drones Meant For Fighters B-21 Raider Could Use Collaborative Drones Meant For Fighters

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 6 5:21 PM EDT

NGAD Multi-purpose array

How NGAD Will Sense, Communicate, And Jam Could Be Revolutionary How NGAD Will Sense, Communicate, And Jam Could Be Revolutionary

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 9 4:36 PM EDT

Nortrhop Grumman has dropped out of the running to be the prime contractor to design and build the US Air Force's future sixth-generation NGAD stealth combat jet.

Northrop Grumman Bails On Next Generation Fighter Competition Northrop Grumman Bails On Next Generation Fighter Competition

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 27 2:01 PM EDT

NGAD fighter lockheed martin

NGAD Fighter’s Performance: What Can We Expect? NGAD Fighter’s Performance: What Can We Expect?

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 12 4:37 PM EDT

Next Generation Air Dominance

NGAD Future Air Combat Program Test Unit Stands Up NGAD Future Air Combat Program Test Unit Stands Up

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 3 5:16 PM EDT

Next generation air dominance Lockheed

Skunk Works Cryptically Teases NGAD-Like Aircraft Silhouette Skunk Works Cryptically Teases NGAD-Like Aircraft Silhouette

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 1 6:04 PM EDT