The Debrief: NGAD Divergence Highlights Philosophy Split Between USN, USAF

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Two military branches facing the same investment problem chose sharply divergent strategies for the future of their next-generation fighters. The problem: The Pentagon had projected spending growth in line with inflation for fiscal 2025, but the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 reduced the Defense...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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