F-47 next-generation fighter jet to fly sooner than expected, says Boeing Phantom Works chief
The first flight of the US Air Force’s sixth-generation F-47 fighter will happen sooner than many anticipate, according to Boeing’s Phantom Works division.
Boeing releases new F/A-XX rendering suggesting design links to U.S. Air Force NGAD fighter – Aviation Week
A new image shared by Boeing with Aviation Week shows a rendering of the proposed F/A-XX design, raising suggestions that elements of the U.S. Air Force’s F-47 could be influencing the Navy programme.
Israel closely monitoring US F-47 fighter jet project amid regional F-35 interest
Israel is closely observing growing interest from Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey, in acquiring the advanced F-35 stealth fighter from the United States.
Lockheed Martin CEO proposes F-35 upgrade as strategic bridge to future F-47 fighter
Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet has renewed his proposal for a significant upgrade to the F-35 fighter jet, describing it as a critical “bridge” to the future F-47 aircraft.
White House warns F/A-XX award could delay key F-47 fighter programme
The White House has cautioned that advancing the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX programme could hinder progress on the U.S. Air Force’s F-47 fighter, which it describes as a higher priority.
U.S. expands sixth-generation aircraft development with B-21 Raider and F-47 fighter
The B-21 Raider, developed by Northrop Grumman, is considered the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft and is currently undergoing flight testing.
Lockheed Martin turns setback into strategy with ambitious F-35 upgrade plans
Lockheed Martin has announced plans to significantly upgrade its F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, following the loss of its bid to develop the United States’ next-generation warplane.
U.S. Navy’s sixth-generation fighter awaits decision under Trump’s 2026 defence budget
The future of the U.S. Navy’s sixth-generation fighter aircraft, the F/A-XX, remains undecided under the Trump administration’s proposed 2026 defence budget.
U.S. Department of Defense requests $3.5 billion for F-47 NGAD programme for fiscal year 2025
This amount represents a slight increase from the previously estimated $3.19 billion outlined in an earlier version of the department’s budget plan.
First export deal for F-47 fighter jet? Trump reportedly proposes sixth-generation aircraft to Japan
US President Donald Trump has reportedly offered Japan the F-47, a sixth-generation stealth fighter jet currently being developed by Boeing.
Boeing confirms record investment in F-47 sixth-generation fighter programme
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has confirmed that the company has made its largest-ever internal investment in the U.S. Air Force’s F-47 fighter programme.
U.S. Air Force sets new course with F-47 fighter, emphasising shared architecture and government control
The United States Air Force will manage the F-47 fighter programme differently from previous efforts, with a focus on shared systems and greater government control.