"US Air Force to Select Next-Gen Fighter in 2024"

The US Air Force has begun soliciting proposals for its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter, with the goal of awarding a contract for the jet in 2024. The NGAD program will replace the F-22 and will include enhanced lethality and the abilities to survive, persist, interoperate, and adapt in the air domain. The Air Force is requesting billions of dollars over the next five years for NGAD R&D efforts, with an initial buy of 200 planned. The fighter will be powered by an adaptive engine developed through the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program. The Air Force plans to field the fighter by the end of the decade.