What USAF’s NGAD Program Can Learn From The Advanced Tactical Fighter

Lockheed YF-22 and Northrop YF-23 in the air

The Lockheed YF-22 and Northrop YF-23 both met U.S. Air Force requirements for the Advanced Tactical Fighter.

Credit: U.S. Air Force
Military aircraft competitions are decided by more than just design, of course. As the U.S. Air Force Next-Generation Air Dominance program contract award nears, we look at the lessons industry learned from the service’s McDonnell Douglas F-15 replacement decision. Showmanship and understanding the...
Matthew Jouppi

Matthew is the Military Program Analyst at Aviation Week’s Intelligence and Data Services (IDS). Matthew previously served as a Defense Analyst covering the Asia-Pacific region for IDS.

What USAF’s NGAD Program Can Learn From The Advanced Tactical Fighter is available to both Aviation Week & Space Technology and AWIN subscribers.

Subscribe now to read this content, plus receive critical analysis into emerging trends, technological advancements, operational best practices and continuous updates to policy, requirements and budgets.

Already a subscriber to AW&ST or AWIN? Log in with your existing email and password.