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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 ...
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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 ...
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'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 ...
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.
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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 appearing in the top 10.