Stalled U.S. Fighter Projects Seek Budget And Design Clarity

Lockheed Martin fighter and tanker concept

Adjusting the size of a future U.S. tanker could influence the design of a next-generation fighter.

Credit: Lockheed Martin
The plan seemed clear enough at the beginning of 2024, even if most of the details stayed classified. U.S. Air Force leaders would select a contractor around midyear to start developing a new air superiority fighter. Their Navy counterparts likewise would stay on track to pick a winning design for a...
Steve Trimble

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

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