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A former USAF Secretary is ‘deeply’ concerned about the possible termination of the NGAD system, due to budgetary constraints.

Summary

  1. Deborah Lee James was Secretary of the US Air Force from 2013-2017. 
  2. She argues for the NGAD’s continuation, but the need to explore alternative design and cost reductions. 
  3. NGAD systems include a manned counter-air platform and unmanned collaborative combat aircraft.

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