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IDGA are delighted to host its annual Air Dominance Summit taking place on May 12-13, 2026, at the Westin Lake Resort & Spa in Las Vegas.

The summit historically brings together members of the defense aerospace community, including leaders from the US Air Force, the US Navy, allied nations, industry, and academia, to explore the ways in which they are rapidly shaping air superiority, and strategies for the future.

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This past May, IDGA hosted the Air Dominance Summit, which featured two days of thought-provoking discussion surrounding the U.S. military's quest for air superiority. During the event, attendees came together from across the aerospace defense community, representing the US Air Force, the US Navy, allied nations, industry, and academia. Speakers at last year’s summit discussed fifth- and sixth-generation fighter programs, including the F-47, F/A-XX, CCA, FCAS, and GCAP, reflected on ongoing conflicts, and explored innovation in air supremacy.

Throughout the event, attendees were urged to participate in live polling to analyze the air superiority efforts of the U.S. Armed Forces. The following infographic displays how attendees responded to topics such as the U.S. Navy's air capabilities, the alignment of ongoing air defense efforts, and more.

The future of air combat is being shaped by two ambitious sixth-generation fighter programs: the United States’ NGAD (F-47) and Europe’s FCAS. This infographic provides a side-by-side comparison of the two initiatives, highlighting their timelines, costs, industry players, and defining technologies. The goal is to give a clear, at-a-glance overview of how these programs stack up against each other and where they diverge.