Boeing Secures $20B Contract for F-47, First Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet

The F-47, designed to replace the F-22, will integrate advanced stealth, sensors, and drone coordination to maintain U.S. air dominance against global adversaries.

President Trump announced Boeing as the winner of the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, awarding a $20 billion contract for the F-47 fighter jet's development.
The F-47 will replace the F-22 Raptor and is expected to operate alongside drones as part of a 'family of systems' to enhance combat capabilities.
Described as the 'most advanced, most capable, most lethal aircraft ever built,' the F-47 will feature cutting-edge stealth, sensors, and engines to counter threats from nations like China and Russia.
An experimental prototype of the F-47 has reportedly been flying for five years, with the aircraft set to achieve operational capability during Trump's presidency and full deployment by the 2030s.
The contract marks a significant win for Boeing, bolstering its defense sector after recent financial struggles and underperforming military projects.