Note the following:

  • Advanced aircraft designed to be stealthier than their predecessors
  • Stealth capability achieved through the use of advanced materials and design features
  • Radar-absorbing coatings and curved surfaces deflect radar signals
  • Sixth-generation fighter jets will likely have advanced avionics
  • Advanced avionics may include artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies
  • Enhanced situational awareness for pilots
  • Improved ability to make quick, informed decisions in combat situations
  • These aircraft are still in development
  • They represent the next step forward in military air power.
2883
Air & Space Power

AIR AND SPACE POWER: COLLECTIONS

Extensive reading about air power enables military air force professionals to improve their strategic thinking, stay up-to-date with technological advancements, learn from history, understand policy and doctrine, enhance their professional development, foster critical thinking, manage risks effectively, and promote better interoperability with allies.
90 minutes
2448
Technology & Innovation

Towards a sixth-generation air combat capability for the RAAF

Malcolm Davis
6 minutes
2026
Technology & Innovation

US, UK Will Have ‘Avenue' to Share Best Practices for Sixth-Gen Fighter Development - Air Force Magazine

The UK and the USA have different programs to develop a sixth-generation fighter—however, they will still share information on sixth-generation development.
7 minutes
529
Two fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter aircraft enroute to their new home at No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory.
Air & Space Power

The US Air Force is in no Hurry to Commit to a Next-Gen Fighter Design

The next generation fighter capability might not be platform based.
5 minutes
909
No. 75 Squadron's Commemorative Aircraft F/A-18A A21-018 arrives in RAAF Base Townsville and put to bed after her first flight adorning her new colours.
Air & Space Power

Japan going ahead with ‘Godzilla’ fighter jet

Japan is planning to build its own fighter the F-X as an eventual replacement for the F-35.
10 minutes
2180
Technology & Innovation

NGAD: The Air Force’s Next Stealth Fighter Will Be Built for a Russia or China War

A whole of government approach is needed to ensure the U.S. Air Force 6th generation Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter is operational before the end of the decade.
12 minutes
2762
Technology & Innovation

Tempest: A New 6th Generation Stealth Fighter Is Coming

The United Kingdom’s Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) received more than $810 million in funding, to continue its 6th generation fighter-jet project.
3 minutes