Air Force triples funding for prototype sixth-gen fighter engine
The future of the NGAD sixth-generation fighter remains unclear, but billions in extra funding would keep work progressing on its prototype engine.
US advances powerful 6th-gen fighter jet engines for next-gen combat jets
The United States Air Force (USAF) has announced a $7 billion cash injection for its prototype next-generation jet engine program. The next-generation adaptive propulsion (NGAP) program will receive additional funding to help General Electric (GE) and Pratt & Whitney continue their research and development without further delay.
Report to Congress on U.S. Air Force Next-Generation Air Dominance Fighter
The following is the Jan. 17, 2025, Congressional Research Service In Focus report, U.S. Air Force Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Fighter. From the report Background U.S. Air Force officials paused a planned contract award for the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) to rethink the aircraft’s requirements.
Billions For Next Generation Fighter Jet Engines Greenlit By Air Force
The U.S. Air Force has dramatically plussed-up contracts with General Electric and Pratt & Whitney, both of which now have a ceiling of $3.5 billion, to continue work on prototype next-generation jet engines.
US Air Force Expands Investment in Next-Generation Jet Engines: GE and Pratt & Whitney Lead Development
The U.S. Air Force has significantly increased its investment in cutting-edge jet engine technology by expanding contracts with General Electric (GE) and Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon subsidiary. This expanded funding is aimed at propelling forward the development of advanced engines under the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program,
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NGAD engine prototypes take shape in two $3.5bn contracts
The Pentagon has raised the ceiling for the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion effort to $3.5bn for each of its two vendors.
China's new stealth fighter spooks Wall Street about Lockheed Martin's F-35
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Pentagon commits further $5bn to develop sixth-generation engine
Despite uncertainty over the future of its sixth-generation fighter development programme, the US Air Force is committing fresh funding toward a separate effort to develop a propulsion solution for ...
$20 Billion Price Tag To Complete Development Of USAF’s Next Generation Fighter (Updated)
A greater focus on long-range strike capabilities is among alternatives the U.S. Air Force is considering to a costly new crewed sixth-generation stealth combat jet as part of its Next Generation Air ...
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The Debrief: Tactical Airpower Has ‘Limited Utility’ In 2050, U.S. Air Force Says
The 2050 report stops short of breaking news. The document instead collects concepts and discussions that have appeared ...
Lockheed Martin: China Sixth Generation Fighter And F-35 Risk Is Overblown
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 production remains strong, despite downgrade concerns. Read why LMT stock is undervalued and a buy based on strategic funding alignment.