Boeing Awarded $20 Billion Contract for USAF’s NGAD F-47 Fighter Program

The U.S. Air Force selects Boeing to develop the sixth-generation F-47 fighter under the Next Generation Air Dominance program, with initial operational capability expected in the 2030s.

 

An artist rendering of the F-47. [Credit: U.S. Air Force]

 

March 21, 2025

 

Boeing was awarded the contract to develop the United States Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter, designated as the F-47, on March 21.

 

The sixth-generation fighter is expected to eventually supplant the fifth-generation F-22 Raptor and will feature advanced stealth capabilities, enhanced sensors, and the ability to operate alongside uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).

 

The initial contract is valued at approximately $20 billion, covering the development of the manned variant of the F-47, which will serve as the lead in a fleet integrated with drones.

 

The aircraft is expected to enter service in the 2030s.

 

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