F-47 Fighter Jet. Credit Boeing
The U.S. government announced on Friday that Boeing has secured a $20 billion contract to build the military’s new F-47 fighter jets.
Each jet will cost $300 million and feature more advanced technology than previous models.
F-47 Fighter Jet. Credit Boeing
Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Teichert emphasized the need for cutting-edge technology to counter global threats, particularly from China. “America’s enemies will never see it coming,” he said.
The NGAD (Next Generation Air Dominance) program goes beyond just a manned fighter jet. It includes support systems like accompanying drones (Collaborative Aircraft), advanced engines with reduced heat signatures, new weapons and electronic warfare tools, cutting-edge sensors and radars, and a modern network-centric system for battlefield awareness.
F-47 Fighter Jet. Credit Boeing
A major innovation in 6th-generation fighters is their ability to operate in swarms alongside drones, transforming combat strategies.
F-47 Fighter Jet. Credit Boeing
Meanwhile, Europe is also developing 6th-generation fighters, with two major projects underway: BAE Systems’ Tempest and the FCAS (Future Combat Air System), a joint initiative by Airbus, Dassault, and Indra.
F-47 Fighter Jet. Credit Boeing
F-47 Fighter Jet. Credit Boeing
F-47 Fighter Jet. Credit Boeing
F-47 Fighter Jet. Credit Boeing
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