Summary: Lockheed Martin is positioned as a likely frontrunner for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, a critical initiative set to replace the F-22 Raptor with a new sixth-generation fighter.
-The program, aimed at developing a highly advanced "system of systems," includes plans for 200 NGAD fighters and 1,000 accompanying autonomous drones designed as "wingmen." Lockheed's recent tease of a potential NGAD design, showcasing a stealth-focused, tailless aircraft with engines...