Summary: Facing budget constraints and rising tensions with China, the U.S. Navy has made significant cuts to its Fiscal Year 2025 R&D budget, delaying funding for the F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter program.
Key Points
-While the Air Force continues to invest in its Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, the Navy is focusing on existing military systems and readiness for potential near-term conflicts, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
-Despite the cuts...