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. The announcement was made by former President Donald Trump during a briefing at the White House on 21 March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new aircraft, designated F-47, is intended to replace the existing F-22 Raptor and is expected to become the most advanced combat aircraft in the world. Boeing secured the deal over Lockheed Martin, which was previously considered a strong contender due to its experience with the F-22 and F-35 programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump stated that the fighter would feature cutting-edge stealth capabilities and would outperform any similar aircraft currently in operation worldwide. He also revealed that an experimental version of the F-47 had been secretly test-flown for nearly five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The jet\u2019s full design remains classified, with only a basic outline of the aircraft\u2019s nose made public. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who joined Trump at the announcement, described the development as a historic step for American air power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
General David W. Allvin, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, added that the F-47 would serve as the centrepiece of a broader system of technologies under the NGAD programme. He emphasised that the aircraft would ensure U.S. air dominance for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To support the project, Boeing plans to expand its operations in St. Louis, Missouri, where production of the F\/A-18 Super Hornet is due to end by 2027. Resources from the Super Hornet line will be redirected to NGAD-related work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Boeing will construct three new facilities in St. Louis, including a laboratory and testing centre, an advanced coatings facility, and a final assembly hall. The company is also developing a new plant in Arizona to produce advanced composite materials for the F-47\u2019s airframe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NGAD programme is expected to cost the U.S. military over USD 28 billion through 2029, according to the Air Force\u2019s most recent budget report. The initiative represents a long-term investment in maintaining strategic air superiority in future conflicts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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