Northrop Grumman has released conceptual artwork for its F/A-XX proposal, the U.S. Navy’s next-generation fighter program. In the world of military aviation, where development cycles are measured in decades and programs are shrouded in secrecy, such a release is a significant event. The rendering has generated considerable speculation within the defense community, not merely for what it reveals about the future of naval aviation, but for what it evokes from the past: a striking design similarity to the company’s legendary YF-23 prototype from the 1990s. This has ignited speculation that the YF-23’s visionary design—once dismissed—is now being resurrected out of strategic necessity to meet the complex demands of the 21st-century battlespace.From its stealth design to its impressive speed and maneuverability, we’ll dive into what makes the YF-23 such an attractive alternative. So, could the Black Widow II be the future of air superiority? Watch to find out.