Next Generation Air Dominance

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/next-generation-air-dominance

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the program objective?To establish and maintain air dominance through a 'family of systems'
2. What is the crewed aircraft role?Penetrating Counter-Air (PCA) platform designed for contested airspace
3. What is Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD)?NGAD is a program that is building new, super-fast, super-stealthy planes to keep the sky safe. It uses both human pilots and robot friends that work together.
4. Why does NGAD need both manned and unmanned planes?Future fights need teamwork, so the human pilot can lead a group of robot planes that help with sensors, weapons, and tricks.

Family of Systems: An integrated set of manned and unmanned platforms and supporting technologies working together.
Air Superiority: The degree of dominance in the air battle of one force over another that permits the conduct of operations by the former and their elements at a given time and place without prohibitive interference by the opposing force.
Digital Engineering: Using digital models and simulations throughout the design, development, and sustainment of complex systems.