Boeing says new fighter contracts will avoid costly mistakes of past defense programs
F-47 and F/A-XX are part of a growing defense portfolio that Boeing says has been structured to reduce the financial risks seen in earlier military programs
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US Air Force plans US$1 billion Nellis complex for F-47 operational testing
Facilities scheduled for completion from 2031 will support mission-system reprogramming, simulation, stealth maintenance and weapons training for Boeing’s sixth-generation fighter
US Air Force eyes Navy’s 250-nm AIM-424 Malice missile
Service says it is closely following the new weapon as US fighter forces explore air-to-air engagement ranges far beyond those offered by the AMRAAM
Israeli media says country is seeking information on Boeing F-47
Defense officials reportedly want to determine whether Washington could eventually allow Israel access to the sixth-generation fighter
US Air Force says F-47, B-21 and CCA programs remain on schedule
General says next-generation fighter is on track to fly during the current administration while B-21 deployment begins in 2027
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
Pratt & Whitney video offers glimpse of conceptual F-47 design
Engine maker showcases XA103 powerplant with computer-generated fighter design
Trump raises possibility of changing F-47 fighter designation
U.S. president says he may drop the number if he dislikes the sixth-generation aircraft as the Air Force advances the NGAD program
F-47 selection puts Pratt & Whitney’s XA103 engine in the spotlight
Adaptive engine becomes central to US Air Force’s next-generation propulsion strategy
US Air Force starts production of F-47, sixth-generation stealth fighter
Next-generation aircraft to replace F-22 Raptor, with first flight expected in 2028 and extended development through 2030