U.S. Unveils Boeing’s Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet, the F-47

President Donald Trump announced the introduction of the world’s first sixth-generation fighter jet, designated the F-47, during a press conference in the Oval Office. The development of this advanced aircraft has been entrusted to Boeing, a leader in the aerospace sector. As part of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, the F-47 was created under strict secrecy to ensure the U.S. Air Force maintains absolute air superiority.

“The F-47 is not just a fighter; it is the pinnacle of technology,” Trump stated. “It is the most advanced, most powerful, and most lethal aircraft ever built. We have been testing it in secret for almost five years, and it surpasses anything other countries possess. While fifth-generation aircraft suffice for many, we have ascended to sixth generation.”

The president highlighted the F-47’s cutting-edge stealth technology, which renders it virtually invisible to enemy radar, alongside its exceptional maneuverability and engine power—attributes unmatched by any existing fighter jets. “No country can match these parameters,” he asserted, positioning the F-47 far ahead of its competitors.

The primary objective of the F-47 is to replace the aging F-22 Raptor fleet, which has been in service for two decades, while also partially supplanting the widely used F-35 among U.S. and allied forces. Questions remain about whether the F-47 will be adaptable for carrier operations, which could enhance its deployment within the U.S. Navy. Trump mentioned that the project has already garnered interest from allied nations seeking export versions of the aircraft, although specific details regarding potential deals are yet to be disclosed.

The announcement marks a significant milestone for Boeing, which has encountered various challenges in both civilian and military sectors in recent years. Boeing triumphed over archrival Lockheed Martin for the lucrative contract, valued at over $20 billion, following Lockheed’s prior dominance in the fifth-generation fighter market.

The NGAD program aims to integrate the F-47 with unmanned systems known as “collaborative combat vehicles” (CCVs), developed by General Atomics and Anduril Industries. This innovative approach is expected to revolutionize air operations by enhancing the capabilities of manned fighters through collaboration with drones, fundamentally changing the future of aerial combat.