China’s sixth-gen fighter jet leaves US Air Force officials with ‘choices to make’
US Air Force officials are expressing urgency to accelerate their sixth-generation stealth fighter jet program in response to China's advancements in the field. This comes after the unofficial debut of two Chinese sixth-generation aircraft prototypes in December, suggesting China may be gaining an early lead in the development of advanced air superiority technology.
The discussion took place at the Air & Space Forces Association’s Warfare Symposium, where US Air Combat Commander Kenneth Wilsbach emphasized that inaction is not an option. Wilsbach specifically referenced China's new fighter jet, presumed to be the long-range, stealthy J-36, and its potential implications for air superiority, highlighting the need for the US to respond decisively to maintain its competitive edge.
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US Air Force officials are expressing urgency to accelerate their sixth-generation stealth fighter jet program in response to China's advancements in the field. This comes after the unofficial debut of two Chinese sixth-generation aircraft prototypes in December, suggesting China may be gaining an early lead in the development of advanced air superiority technology.
The discussion took place at the Air & Space Forces Association’s Warfare Symposium, where US Air Combat Commander Kenneth Wilsbach emphasized that inaction is not an option. Wilsbach specifically referenced China's new fighter jet, presumed to be the long-range, stealthy J-36, and its potential implications for air superiority, highlighting the need for the US to respond decisively to maintain its competitive edge.
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