The United States Air Force has unveiled the first official specifications of the future sixth-generation fighter jet, the F-47, along with its accompanying unmanned combat aircraft.
The F-47’s projected capabilities position it as a platform not only for air dominance but also as a central node in a wider combat network integrating unmanned systems, electronic warfare assets, and space-based sensors.
Boeing and Lockheed Martin developed two experimental X-planes under DARPA contracts as part of efforts to reduce risk for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform.
Lockheed Martin, which previously developed the F-22 and F-35 fighters, expressed disappointment at not being selected for the NGAD programme.
The United States Air Force has awarded the contract for its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform, officially naming the new fighter jet the F-47.
The United States Department of Defense has awarded aerospace giant Boeing a USD 20 billion contract to develop a new sixth-generation fighter jet under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programme.
