The Navy’s next fighter is still needed, but U.S. defense officials are skeptical that the defense industry is ready.
Credit: Boeing
The world will soon learn whether China’s defense industry can usher two different sixth-generation fighters through testing, develop a stealth bomber and ramp up production of several fourth- and fifth-generation fighter types—all at the same time. Meanwhile, Pentagon leaders are questioning...
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