US Seeks to Expand Air Dominance with Next-Generation Fighter and Drone Programs

The United States is looking to enhance its aerial combat capabilities through the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. This sixth-generation fighter is designed to eventually replace the F-22 Raptor, working in tandem with advanced F-35s. A core component of the strategy involves integrating the new fighter with Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), which are unmanned drones that will act as force multipliers. The NGAD program aims to counter the advancements of near-peer adversaries, such as China's J-20 and Russia's Su-57. By focusing on increased range, payload, and networked warfare, the US military intends to maintain and extend its global air superiority for the coming decades.

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