Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) is a United States Air Force (USAF) program aimed at developing a family of systems to replace the aging F-22 fleet and ensure air superiority in the 2030s and beyond. This includes a sixth-generation fighter aircraft and other complementary systems like drones, advanced weapons, and communication networks.
For years it was seen as the programme which would set the benchmark for what capabilities a sixth generation fighter should have. And now? Well, it seems like the Air Force has gotten cold feet.
In this video I will explore the possible reasons for this change of heart.
0:00 USAF Doubts
0:49 Reason 1: Finances
2:36 Reason 2: Shifting Landscape
5:04 Reason 3: Drones to the Rescue?
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