Next-Generation Air Dominance represents the largest single technology program investment in the U.S. Air Force's history. The Pentagon is cutting F-35 procurement by 45-50% in favor of NGAD and collaborative combat aircraft. Kratos' XQ-58A Valkyrie received a $34.8 million Marine Corps contract modification and a letter of intent for 60 Zeus hypersonic motors. Kratos also partnered with Airbus for uncrewed combat aircraft variants targeting delivery by 2029. Collaborative combat aircraft — AI-piloted unmanned systems operating alongside crewed fighters — is redefining air combat and creating significant new industrial opportunities.
This report provides significant competitor information, analysis, and insight critical to the development and implementation of effective marketing and R&D programs.
Topics Covered
• NGAD Market Size and Forecast 2025-2035 by Program and Region
• U.S. NGAD Program — Architecture, Technology Requirements, and Industrial Participants
• Collaborative Combat Aircraft — XQ-58A Valkyrie, OBSS, and Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming
• European NGAD — FCAS, Tempest/GCAP, and Allied Nation Programs
• Sixth-Generation Fighter Technologies — Adaptive Cycle Engines, Directed Energy, and AI Integration
• Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles — Platform Programs, Payloads, and Mission Systems
• Competitive Landscape — Prime Contractors, Tier-1 Suppliers, and New Entrants
• Investment and Partnership Opportunities — Program Capture and Technology Licensing
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Market Overview
3. NGAD Market Size and Forecast 2025-2035 by Program and Region
4. U.S. NGAD Program
5. Collaborative Combat Aircraft
6. European NGAD
7. Sixth-Generation Fighter Technologies
8. Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles
9. Competitive Landscape
10. Regional Market Analysis
11. Strategic Conclusions and Recommendations
12. Appendix
List of Tables
Table 1. Next-Generation Air Dominance — Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 2. Next-Generation Air Dominance — Market Size by Segment 2025
Table 3. Next-Generation Air Dominance — Market Size by Region 2025-2030
Table 4. Next-Generation Air Dominance — Key Demand Drivers and Impact Assessment
Table 5. Next-Generation Air Dominance — Technology and Segment Growth Comparison 2025-2030
Table 6. Next-Generation Air Dominance — Market Share by Leading Supplier 2025
Table 7. Next-Generation Air Dominance — Recent M&A and Partnership Activity 2023-2025
Table 8. Next-Generation Air Dominance — North America Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 9. Next-Generation Air Dominance — Europe Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 10. Next-Generation Air Dominance — Asia-Pacific Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 11. Next-Generation Air Dominance — Investment Opportunity Assessment by Segment
Table 12. Next-Generation Air Dominance — Key Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Companies Profiled
Airbus
BAE Systems
Boeing
GE Aerospace
General Dynamics
L3Harris Technologies
Leonardo
Lockheed Martin
Northrop Grumman
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