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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.

An official US Air Force artist depiction of the new F-47 fighter jet.
President Donald Trump delivers remarks as an image of an F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet is displayed in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on March 21, 2025.
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Overview

  • 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.