U.S. Air Force’s Next Super Fighter Revealed, Boeing's F-47 to Outclass All Adversaries

Washington, USA - In a long-awaited decision that will shape the future of American airpower, the Pentagon has awarded Boeing the contract to build the Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter. The jet, now officially designated the F-47, will replace the F-22 Raptor and—according to former President Donald Trump —will be “virtually unseeable” to America’s enemies.

“This is something the likes of which nobody has ever seen before,” Trump declared from the Oval Office on Friday, flanked by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Lt. Gen. Dale White. “It’s the fastest, most manoeuvrable, most lethal fighter ever created. It’s going to dominate the skies, and America’s enemies will never see it coming.”

A Sixth-Gen Fighter That’s More Than Just a Jet

The F-47 isn’t just another fighter jet—it’s the heart of an entire combat ecosystem. It will fly alongside drone wingmen, known as collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs), designed to carry out reconnaissance, jamming, and even strike missions autonomously. The Air Force says this “family of systems” will give U.S. pilots an overwhelming edge in future wars.

Gen. Allvin didn’t hold back in his assessment. “We’re not just building a new jet. We’re shaping the future of warfare,” he said in a statement.

The F-47’s exact specs remain classified, but the Air Force has hinted at next-generation adaptive engines, AI-driven mission systems, and stealth tech so advanced it makes the F-22 and F-35 look old-school. The goal? A fighter that’s fast, smart, invisible, and capable of dominating even the most hostile airspace.

Boeing Beats Lockheed, But the Pressure’s On

The contract comes after fierce competition between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, which had been hoping to build on its F-22 and F-35 legacy. But in the end, Boeing took the prize—something CEO Steve Parker called “the most significant investment in our defence business’ history.”

Lockheed, unsurprisingly, isn’t thrilled. “We are disappointed by the result,” the company said in a statement, adding that it’s still weighing its options—including whether to file a protest.

But for Boeing, this victory couldn’t have come at a better time. The company has been under fire for a series of disasters, from the deadly 737 Max crashes to delays and cost overruns on nearly every major military project it has touched in recent years. Its KC-46 Pegasus tanker has had major quality control issues. Its T-7A trainer has been repeatedly delayed. Even Air Force One—arguably the most prestigious aircraft contract on the planet—has run into cost overruns and delays.

So now, all eyes are on Boeing. Can they deliver? Doug Birkey, executive director of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, summed it up bluntly, “This is a massive opportunity for Boeing—but they have to prove they can execute.”

What’s Next? Testing, Production, and a Price Tag Nobody Wants to Talk About

The Pentagon isn’t starting from scratch here. Prototype versions of the F-47 have been secretly flying for years, logging hundreds of test hours. The Air Force says this head start means the jet will be operational before the end of Trump’s second administration—if all goes to plan.

The exact price per jet? Classified. Trump dodged the question, saying disclosing it would reveal sensitive details about the aircraft’s technology and size. However Air Force budget reports suggest the service will spend $20 billion on NGAD between 2025 and 2029. One major point of contention? Cost.

Last year, the program nearly derailed when price estimates came in at three times the cost of an F-35, or about $300 million per jet. That’s enough to make even the Pentagon pause. Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall briefly froze the program in 2024, questioning whether it was sustainable.

Now, with Trump back in office, the program is moving forward full steam—but with pressure to keep costs under control.

Will the U.S. Sell the F-47 to the Allies? Maybe… But Not the Real Version

One of the biggest questions now is whether the U.S. will export the F-47 to allies like the UK, Japan, or Australia. Trump left the door open—but with a caveat. “Maybe a toned-down version,” he said, hinting that allied nations might get an F-47 that’s missing some of its most classified tech. Then, in classic Trump fashion, he added: “Because someday, maybe they’re not our allies, right?”

For now, the F-47’s future is locked in. Testing will ramp up, Boeing will have to prove it can build at scale, and the Air Force will prepare for the jet to take its place as America’s deadliest weapon in the sky.