2023-06-18 22:59:06
The US Air Force’s next generation of air domain (NGAD) funding request is likely to be cut by a quarter. This was announced by the Chairman of the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee.
this is what we know
The sixth-generation fighter development program will lose $550 million, regarding the same amount the F-22 project was cut by. However, it appears that the money will not be transferred to the Raptor program.
The US Air Force has requested $2.326 million for NGAD in the next fiscal year. The new bill lists the $550 million as a “deferral.” No further explanations are given. Funds may be deferred to a later date.
On June 21, the full commission will meet to vote. That day the fate of 32 F-22 Raptor Block 20 fifth-generation aircraft will be decided. Apparently, the US Air Force will not be able to retire the old fighters once more. Although it would mean a saving of more than 2,000 million dollars in five years.
Fuente: House Armed Services Committee
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