Next Generation Air Dominance

Our Next Generation Air Dominance archive tracks how the technology is progressing - research, demonstrators, partnerships and real-world deployment. Read the most recent updates below.

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An infographic showing the evolution of US Air Force fighter aircraft across three generations, featuring 4th generation aircraft (F-15E(X) and F-16), 5th generation aircraft (F-22 and F-35A), and next generation aircraft (F-47 and YFQ-42A/YFQ-44A), with technical specifications including operational dates, quantities, missions, combat radius, and top speeds for each aircraft.

USAF Chief of Staff reveals further NGAD details

Anduril YFQ-44A

May 16, 20252 min read

Two military fighter jets flying in formation against a clear blue sky, with one aircraft appearing to be a Russian aircraft marked with a red star and the other a stealth fighter with angular design features.

Lockheed Martin will not protest NGAD award, and instead plans a ‘supercharged’ F-35 variant

Boeing F-47

April 23, 20257 min read

New NGAD details emerge

Boeing F-47

March 24, 20255 min read

Trump: “F-47 will be obsolete in five years” (Spoiler alert: It won’t be!)

Booeing F-47

March 23, 20251 min read

USAF Chief greets Boeing F-47 NGAD

Boeing F-47

March 21, 20254 min read

The NGAD decision has been made – Trump announces the selection of the Boeing F-47

Boeing F-47

March 21, 20252 min read

Yes, we do need the Next Generation Air Dominance fighter to ensure future air superiority, USAF study concludes.

Boeing News and Analysis

March 7, 20255 min read

Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion engines given a boost

Adaptive Engine Transition Program

January 29, 20253 min read

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