More Than a Fighter: How the NGAD Program Is Redefining 6th-Generation Air Dominance
The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program represents a fundamental shift in air combat, moving beyond the concept of a single advanced aircraft. Often speculated as the "F-47," the program's core is a manned 6th-generation fighter integrated into a wider "system of systems." This network includes unmanned Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs), which act as loyal wingmen for sensing, electronic warfare, and attack missions. The NGAD platform itself will feature unprecedented stealth, range, and advanced sensor fusion capabilities, powered by next-generation adaptive engines. This integrated approach aims to create a resilient and distributed air combat ecosystem to ensure superiority against near-peer adversaries.
Official Source: https://nationalsecurityjournal.org/dont-you-dare-think-the-f-47-ngad-is-just-another-stealth-fighter/
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