
The U.S. Air Force said on May 18 that it has released a classified solicitation in expectation of an Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) award for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) manned fighter next year. "The NGAD platform is a vital element of the air dominance family of systems which represents a generational leap in technology over the F-22, which it will replace," Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said in a service statement. "NGAD will include attributes such as…