The development of the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX, poised to become the first carrier-based sixth-generation fighter, represents a pivotal evolution in naval aviation, driven by the imperative to counter advanced anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) strategies, particularly those of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Designed to replace the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, the F/A-XX is expected to integrate enhanced … Leggi tutto Strategic Implications of the F/A-XX Fighter’s Range Limitations and the Role of the MQ-25 Stingray in Extending U.S. Naval Aviation Reach Amid Evolving Geopolitical Threats