US Next-Generation Fighter Jet Update

US Next-Generation Fighter Jet Update As China Reveals New Prototypes
The American air force's NGAD jet is intended to replace the F-22 Raptor, which has been in service since the early 2000s.
China unveils new futuristic fighter jets in surprise flyby
Viral images on Chinese social media show the sophisticated jets flying at low altitude. Analysts say it could mark a breakthrough in Beijing’s military modernization.
China unveils new sixth-generation stealth fighter jets
On December 26, 2024, in broad daylight, China took to the skies with the test flights of two presumed sixth-generation delta-wing fighter jets. The more documented of the two, the Chengdu delta-wing craft,
China's new 6th gen fighter jet J-36 takes flight: Will it be a game-changing ‘superweapon'?
Believed to be a 6th-generation aircraft, the J-36 was recently seen flying over Chengdu, Sichuan province Shivam Verma Updated : Dec 29, 2024, 01:24 PM IST China's military has made global headlines with the unveiling of its new stealth fighter jet,
Video shows first flight of sixth-generation fighter jet in China
China recently revealed the world's first sixth-generation fighter jet. In videos posted on social media, the jet can be seen, resembling a tail-less stealth spacecraft.
China’s Cutting-Edge Jets Begin Test Flights
These unveilings show the competitive approach within China’s defense industry, reminiscent of the U.S. rivalry that produced the F-22 Raptor. Also read Harvard Professor Maps Out Putin’s Possible Exiles If He Loses the War Both prototypes cater to the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
Battle Cry: China unveils next-gen fighter jets, India struggles to keep up
China has unveiled two new next-generation fighter aircraft, believed to be sixth-generation designs. These unveilings mark China's third and fourth next-generation fighter programs, following the J-20 and J-35.
Departing Air Force Secretary Will Leave Space Weaponry as a Legacy
Frank Kendall, who grew up on an apple farm and then rose to the pinnacle of the U.S. military, has preached the need for ...
I flew in a Cold War-era jet that trained US fighter pilots. It showed how far military aviation has come.
Flying in Lockheed's T-33 Shooting Star transported me to the past, showcasing early fighter jet capabilities and how ...
Where Are The US Air Force's A-10 Warthogs Based?
A-10s are currently permanently stationed in around 11 airbases in the US and abroad, although this number is dropping.
US Air Force Is Changing Its F-16s: What To Know
F-16s have been supplied to Ukraine and the jet is widely used by air forces across the globe, including those of NATO states ...
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Manned 6th-gen NGAD fighter gets a nod in US Air Force’s internal analysis
NGAD program had the goal to build an advanced fighter jet that could replace the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter.
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J-35: The Chinese Air Force's Newest Fighter Jet
The J-35 Gyrfalcon’s relationship with the F-35 Lightning II isn’t just adversarial. The two aircraft could be deemed ...
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Air Force secretary: Elon Musk ‘not a warfighter,’ needs to learn more
Outgoing Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on Thursday downplayed Elon Musk’s recent pronouncements that crewed fighters are ...
DC Air National Guard Will Lose Fighter Jet Squadron to Maryland as Part of Government Funding Deal
The transfer of the fighter squadron comes after it appeared earlier this year that Maryland would be left as the only state ...
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Lockheed Secures a $3.4B Contract to Aid F-35 Fighter Jet Program
Lockheed Martin Corp.’s LMT Aeronautics business unit recently secured a modification contract involving its F-35 Lightning ...