U.S. Air Force Seeks A Fast Reduction In NGAD Costs

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. CCA design

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. unveiled a full-scale model of its CCA design.

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The ongoing saga of the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation fighter took another turn during the service’s biggest public event in September, with top leaders saying the program must become considerably cheaper if it is to survive. The Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program has been heralded for...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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