Sixth-generation air-superiority aircraft · Real program with fictional operational extrapolation
Real program publicly announced in 2025; operational in the series by 2037
Overview
The crewed centerpiece of the U.S. Next Generation Air Dominance family, intended to combine extended range, advanced stealth, adaptable mission systems, and control of collaborative aircraft.
How it works
Advanced low observability, long-range propulsion, open and adaptable architecture, integrated sensing, secure networking, human-machine teaming, and a family-of-systems operating model.
Appearances
Book: Book 4 — The Divided Peninsula
Chapter: CHAPTER FOURTEEN
Series and continuity notes
The 2037 operational status is fictional; the program designation and 2025 award are real.