The US Air Force Department, part of the Pentagon, plans to sign a contract for the production of sixth-generation fighter jets in 2024. DEA NewsBased on the statement made by the Ministry;
On this occasion, US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said that the Next Generation Air Domination (NGAD) platform, which is the project to create such warplanes, is an important element of the Air Domination system family, which in comparison represents a breakthrough in technology for generations. to the previous F-22.
He said that such a machine would improve its survivability and offensive capabilities, as well as interact and adapt depending on changes in the air situation.
“No one can do this better than the US Air Force, but we will lose that advantage if we don’t move forward now,” said a senior US military official.
Formerly Politico newspaper WroteThe administration of US President Joe Biden is facing a massive campaign by European countries, primarily the UK and Germany, which are pressuring Washington to get approval for the supply of F-16 fighter jets to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.