Next Generation Air Dominance

The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) is a sixth-generation air superiority initiative with a goal of fielding a "family of systems" to succeed the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. The program, led by the US Air Force, aims to develop a crewed fighter aircraft, referred to as the Penetrating Counter-Air (PCA) platform, supported by uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) and other systems. The program originated from a 2014 DARPA study and is expected to field the new fighter aircraft in the 2030s, with a focus on addressing operational needs in the Indo-Pacific theater. The NGAD program will leverage adaptive cycle engines, digital design, and thermal management technologies, and will undergo traditional acquisition processes. A crewed fighter aircraft is the centerpiece of the program, supported by a variety of complementing systems, including uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft, to carry extra munitions and perform other missions. The program has a $9 billion budget through 2025 and aims to develop key technologies to provide the Air Force with air dominance.learn more on wikipedia