The U.S. Navy already operates some of the world's most advanced fighter aircraft, including the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and the F-35C Lightning II. So why is it investing in a sixth-generation fighter known as the F/A-XX?
The answer goes far beyond replacing an aging aircraft.
In this video, we explore why the U.S. Navy needs the F/A-XX, how the changing Indo-Pacific battlefield is reshaping carrier aviation, and why America's next naval fighter could play a critical role in future air combat.
✈️ **IN THIS VIDEO:**
– Why the F/A-18 Super Hornet cannot serve forever
– How the vast distances of the Pacific change naval air warfare
– Why the Navy needs greater range and advanced stealth
– How the F/A-XX could complement the F-35C Lightning II
Source: The Buzz
