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From Pause To Full Throttle: Trump Resurrects US 6th Gen Fighter Programme


Published on 2025-03-28 00:02:33 - NDTV
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  • Eight months ago, the departing Biden administration halted the ambitious 'Next Generation Air Dominance' fighter programme, citing cost overruns. Trump has revived it.

The article from NDTV discusses the revival of the U.S. sixth-generation fighter jet program under former President Donald Trump's administration. Initially paused due to budget constraints and strategic reevaluation, the program has been thrust back into the spotlight with renewed vigor. The U.S. Air Force is now pushing forward with the development of what could be known as the F-47 or F-22 NGAD (Next Generation Air Dominance), aiming to maintain air superiority against emerging threats from nations like China and Russia. The program focuses on creating a fighter jet with advanced stealth capabilities, superior sensor fusion, AI integration, and the ability to operate in highly contested environments. This initiative reflects a broader strategic shift towards ensuring technological dominance in aerial warfare, with significant investments in research and development to outpace potential adversaries.

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