The Aviationist on MSN2d
U.S. Navy to Develop F/A-XX Next-Generation Fighter Independently of Air Force NGAD
The Navy’s decision could shield the F/A-XX program from the impacts of the Air Force’s NGAD review, especially as the source selection process is ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN2h
US Navy’s 6th-gen fighter pursues unique design, independent of Air Force NGAD
The US Navy's F/A-XX fighter will replace the aging F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, focusing on cost-effectiveness and practical ...
Aviation Week11d
U.S. Navy Carves Independent Path For Future Fighter Design
The Navy previously confirmed that the F/A-XX required a different airframe than the Air Force’s next fighter, ending speculation about a multiservice program. But naval officials never clarified ...
National Interest on MSN8d
'Stealth Tankers' What the F-22 and F-35 Would Love and China Would Freak
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has revealed concept imagery for the KC-Z, a next-generation stealth aerial refueling tanker ...
The National Interest8d
'Stealth Tankers' What the F-22 and F-35 Would Love and China Would Freak
This tanker is part of a broader modernization initiative that includes the Air Force’s NGAD sixth-generation fighter and B-21 Raider bomber, as well as the Navy's F/A-XX program. -Emphasizing ...
5 Key Challenges Facing US Gen 6 Fighter Development
The 6th Gen fighter faces challenges in budget constraints, tech integration, supply chains, stealth upgrades, and shifting defense priorities.
USNI6d
Naval Reactors: Virginia-class Will Extend to Block VIII, SSN(X) Start in 2040s
The Virginia-class attack submarine program will extend to an eighth block before the Navy transitions to the next generation ...
The 5 Most Expensive Leading US Military Aircraft Programs In 2025
The F-35 fighter and B-21 bomber programs are set to be the most expensive in 2025, with helicopters and drones also ...