Trump administration sets aside $5 billion for Boeing F-47 sixth-generation fighter
First flight remains targeted for 2028 as Navy’s F/A-XX program continues to lose funding and momentum
Ricardo Meier
Journalist covering the aerospace industry for over 20 years, with a focus on data and long-term industry trends.
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