The first F-47 Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter is already being built and will be ready to fly by 2028, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin said on 22 September.
This amount represents a slight increase from the previously estimated $3.19 billion outlined in an earlier version of the department’s budget plan.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
The F-35 programme has experienced delays and cost overruns in implementing Technology Refresh-3 (TR-3), a necessary hardware and software upgrade for future Block 4 improvements.
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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.
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Lockheed Martin, which previously developed the F-22 and F-35 fighters, expressed disappointment at not being selected for the NGAD programme.
Boeing has been awarded a major contract by the United States Air Force to design, develop and deliver the military’s next-generation fighter aircraft.
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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 NGAD programme, which has been under extensive review, is now expected to proceed as a key part of the USAF’s future force structure.
