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Air Force Defers Future Crewed NGAD Fighter Decision to Trump Administration

Dec 5, 2024, 07:43 PM

The U.S. Air Force has announced that the decision on the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program will be deferred to the incoming Trump administration. While the Air Force will continue to mature the technology for the potential sixth-generation fighter, the final decision on the program's future, including whether to proceed with a manned fighter jet, will rest with the new administration. This decision has significant implications for the defense aerospace industry and the future of air superiority strategies. The NGAD program, which includes the future crewed fighter, is part of the Air Force's broader efforts to maintain air superiority through advanced technologies.