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Congress has questions about the Air Force’s and Navy’s next-generation fighter programs
The House Armed Services Committee wants an independent review of the Navy's and Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance programs.
By Valerie Insinna
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Report: Navy jet swaps endangered readiness, pilot retention
Joint strike fighter delays, unplanned-for service-life extensions and other headaches have cut the time pilots spend in the cockpit and reduced their desire to stay in uniform, according to an Inspector General report.
Speed and range could be key for Navy’s next fighter jet
The Navy is knee deep in an analysis on how best to replace its Super Hornet and Growler aircraft. Though much work is still left to be done, the resulting platform could look a lot different than both those jets, with a much higher priority on range and speed.
By Valerie Insinna