Thoughts on these articles and the NGAD concept? They state that the Navy wants to replace the Rhinos and Growlers in the 2030s with this 6th Gen Fighter to be accompanied by “little buddy” drones in the form of missile/bomb trucks. Of note, this is not a joint program with the USAF.
The concept looks slick.
Honestly I was under the assumption that the F-35 was the replacement so this was a surprise to me.
The concept looks slick.
Honestly I was under the assumption that the F-35 was the replacement so this was a surprise to me.
Navy: NGAD Will be Family of Systems, Super Hornet Replacement Likely a Manned Fighter - USNI News
The Navy is leaning toward replacing its fleet of Super Hornets with another manned fighter that will work with emerging unmanned aircraft concepts under the umbrella of the service’s Next Generation Air Dominance program. Rear Adm. Gregory Harris, who leads the chief of naval operation’s air...
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The Navy Reveals Plans for Its New Fighter Jet
The sixth-gen strike fighter will replace the Super Hornet—and take a "little buddy" along for the ride.
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