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 funding for sixth-generation engine development
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 "future air dominance platforms".
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,
Two New Chinese Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets Have Emerged in a Direct Challenge to U.S. Air Superiority
On the heels of an announcement that the U.S. would scrap its Next Generation Air Dominance program, China’s own sixth-gen fighters have hit the skies in a very public display.
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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.
IG: Air Force general had multiple sexting relationships with women on Capitol Hill
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Forget NGAD: America Needs More F-22 Raptors
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China's two new stealth fighters should send shockwaves through Pentagon
The competition to win the next war is heating up fast. China just released videos of two different sixth-generation planes, ...