As a “family of systems,” NGAD is expected to include a manned sixth-generation stealth fighter and a mass of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs) that will serve the jets as loyal drone wingmen.

The future of the NGAD sixth-generation fighter remains unclear, but billions in extra funding would keep work progressing on its prototype engine.

CHINA has unveiled its latest supersonic drone which reportedly could fly passengers at twice the speed of Concorde. The superfast aircraft, dubbed “Monkey King”, aims to reach a top ...

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As previously reported, the service had warned that each NGAD manned fighter could cost upwards ... which would be supported by unmanned aircraft—notably those developed as part of the ...

For instance, the vaunted “Loyal Wingman” drones, which can ride ... Force wants to place in their proposed Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter. Alas, it seems that the news out ...

NGAP Engines NGAD Review The original contracts were ... A notional 6th generation fighter escorted by unmanned Collaborative Combat Aircraft. (Image: Collins Aerospace) Unmanned platforms ...

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While the Air Force’s manned Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD ... “I’m pretty sure that a $25,000 drone will have no effect on a Chinese J-20 [fighter] jet,” Taiclet said at the ...