Defense analysts without access to classified information are roughly back where they started—without tangible evidence of what the NGAD design may include, and instead forced instead to rely upon ...

The benefit of canards is improved maneuverability and stability, especially at high angles of attack. But canards lead to higher observability—and hence less stealth. Newly released image renderings ...

When operating at the higher speeds, being maneuverable and agile is likely a greater advantage than being stealthy—making canards a vital, if imperfect, feature. America’s newest sixth-generation ...