The US Air Force has selected Boeing to develop the F-47, a 6th-generation fighter jet based on the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform. How did this come about? This decision narrowed to between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, with Northrop Grumman having withdrawn from the contest earlier.
The NGAD program aims to produce a cutting-edge air superiority fighter to replace the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, with fielding expected in the 2030s. Just the engineering and manufacturing development sections of the contract is reportedly valued at over $20 billion, with the total program potentially costing hundreds of billions over its lifespan, considering production as well as maintenance.
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We recognize the importance of designing, building and delivering a 6th-generation fighter capability for the United States Air Force. In preparation for this mission, we made the most significant investment in the history of our defense business, and we are ready to provide the most advanced and innovative NGAD aircraft needed to support the mission,” said Steve Parker, interim president and chief executive officer, Boeing Defense, Space & Security.
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