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Next-Gen Combat Aircraft

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Navigate the future of air superiority with next-gen combat aircraft.

From stealth fighters to hypersonic bombers, we spotlight the latest advancements in aviation technology driving the next era of air dominance.

  • Next-Gen Combat Aircraft

‘Gambit’ Evolves: General Atomics Introduces New Stealth Attack Drone

A formation of Gambit 6 drones flying in the sky above the ocean, showcasing their sleek designs against the blue backdrop.
Gambit 6’s open-architecture avionics, pluggable mission modules, and variable autonomy deliver flexible air-to-ground strike and contested-environment operations.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • November 5, 2025
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  • Next-Gen Combat Aircraft

China Reveals Futuristic Cargo Plane Concept With Blended Wing Design

A conceptual image showing a cargo plane with gray colors against a cloudy background. On the top right, a white diagram of the top of the plane
China’s new blended-wing cargo plane concept offers boosted range and speed, carrying 120 tons over 6,500 kilometers.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 8, 2025
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L&T and Bharat Team Up to Chase India’s Next-Gen Fighter Jet Dream

India’s Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft program aims to produce a stealthy, twin-engine fifth-generation fighter with AI-powered avionics, supercruise capability, and internal precision-guided munitions.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 30, 2025
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US Startup Developing ‘World’s Largest Cargo Plane’ Able to Carry Four F-35 Jets

The front-view of Radia's WindRunner, with the nose and hangar staff visible
The WindRunner for Defense concept is a massive cargo plane designed by US startup Radia to transport F-35s and Apaches faster.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 24, 2025
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Boeing Drops First Look at F/A-XX Sixth-Gen Fighter, Sparks F-47 Comparisons

F/A-XX is a next-gen fighter, built for longer range, greater survivability, and enhanced stealth over current aircraft.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • September 2, 2025
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Korean Air, LIG Nex1 Join Race to Build South Korea’s First Homegrown EW Aircraft

South Korea’s Block-I EW aircraft will detect and disrupt enemy signals, jam air defenses, degrade command networks, and strengthen indigenous electronic attack capabilities.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • August 25, 2025
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UK Unveils Future Fighter Demonstrator With Stealth Design, Digital ‘Brains’

The UK’s stealthy combat air demonstrator blends digital flight tech, 3D-printed parts, and agile shaping to de-risk GCAP systems.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • July 18, 2025
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F-22 Raptors Could Be First Combat Jets to Control Loyal Drone Wingmen

F-22 Raptor
F-22s will get tablet-based controls, secure data links, and autonomy upgrades to team up with AI-powered unmanned combat drones.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • July 9, 2025
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Airbus Turns A400M Into ‘Multi-Domain Brain’ for FCAS Drone Ops

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Airbus upgrades A400M for multi-domain operations, adding broadband connectivity, electronic warfare tools, Remote Carrier deployment, and real-time mission coordination.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • July 7, 2025
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Lockheed Mulls F-35 ‘Plus’ After NGAD Loss to Boeing

F-35 jet
The proposed F-35 “Plus” will have sixth-generation capabilities, similar to the F-47 stealth plane to be developed by Boeing.
  • Joe Saballa
  • April 24, 2025
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