Trump pushes $20 billion 6th-gen fighter deal to secure US air dominance over China
The advanced aircraft will act as a manned control hub, coordinating with a fleet of drone aircraft capable of infiltrating air defense systems.
President Donald Trump has officially announced that Boeing will take the lead in developing the Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter jet.
The advanced aircraft, designed to outpace current fighter capabilities, will feature groundbreaking stealth and penetration technologies essential for future conflicts, particularly those involving China.
The initial production contract for the Air Force version is valued at approximately $20 billion.