Are CCA and the sixth-generation fighter in a perfect marriage? Time will tell 

By Vanessa Montalbano / July 25, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Like families often do, the Next Generation Air Dominance family of systems has recently found itself in turmoil, with the Air Force now reconsidering its original vision for the sixth-generation fighter to ensure it is well-suited against evolving threats in the Indo-Pacific. “Before we make the commitment that we're close to making, we want to make sure we get the right design concept there,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said over the weekend. NGAD, which came to fruition before the...

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