AF glimpse into 6th-Gen fighters

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has unveiled a new five-minute video via You Tube that gives a future glimpse into proposed ideas for sixth-generation fighters, missiles, drone-swarming concepts and unmanned aircraft. AFRL touts programs such as Loyal Wingman, Gremlins and the Counter-electronics High-powered Microwave Advanced Missile Project in the March 22-released video, called "Air Force 2030 - Call to Action." The video hinges on the idea that these developments are direct descendants of earlier programs, such as X-planes, and data collected from the it that led to the development of the fifth-generation F-22 Raptor’s flight capabilities. (Source: Military.com 03/26/18) Gulf Coast Note: Tyndall AFB, Fla., is home to the largest contingent of F-22 Raptors of any base in the AF.