After NGAD loss, Lockheed says it will ‘supercharge’ F-35

After NGAD loss, Lockheed says it will ‘supercharge’ F-35

Company officials confirmed they won’t protest the Air Force’s choice of Boeing for the F-47 contract.

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Lockheed Martin Turns Setback into Strategy: F-35 to Get Sixth-Gen Upgrades After Losing NGAD Contract to Boeing

US President Donald Trump made an announcement that shook the American defense and aerospace establishment: Boeing would develop the next-generation, sixth-generation air-superiority fighter jet for the U.S. Air Force—officially named the F-47. The declaration marked a turning point in U.S. airpower history, as the highly anticipated Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program passed over Lockheed Martin, the defense titan behind the F-35 Light…

Lockheed Martin to channel NGAD technology into advanced F-35 development

“The knowledge and technology development gained from our investments in the NGAD competition strengthened our conviction to enhance the F-35 to a fifth-generation-plus capability,” said Lockheed CEO Jim Taiclet. “And I challenged the team to deliver 80% of sixth-gen capability at 50% of the cost.” The company received a classified briefing explaining the reasons for the Air Force’s decision and will not pursue a protest. Instead, Lockheed Marti…

Lockheed Martin responds to NGAD loss with “5th-generation plus” F

Lockheed Martin has revealed that it will not protest Boeing’s victory in the NGAD (Next-Generation Air Dominance) competition,… The post Lockheed Martin responds to NGAD loss with “5th-generation plus” F-35 appeared first on Air Data News.