US President Donald Trump has officially announced that the Pentagon is moving forward with the F-47, a next-generation fighter jet, under a contract awarded to Boeing, CNN reported.
🔹 Key Announcements by Trump
📢 Trump’s Statement from the Oval Office:
✅ The F-47 will be the world’s first sixth-generation fighter jet.
✅ The aircraft is described as “the most advanced, most capable, most lethal” ever built.
✅ A prototype version of the jet has been secretly flying for five years.
🔹 Boeing Wins the Contract
✈ After a competitive selection process, Boeing has been awarded the contract for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform.
✈ The Air Force had previously acknowledged a full-scale NGAD prototype had flown during Trump’s first term.
✈ Traditionally, the Air Force names aircraft, but Trump has designated it as the F-47, possibly referencing his presidency.
🔹 How the F-47 Compares to the F-35
🔹 The F-47 aims to surpass the F-35 Lightning II, which has faced cost overruns and delays.
🔹 It is expected to feature advanced stealth, AI integration, and next-gen weaponry.
🔹 Elon Musk’s Criticism
🤖 Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been critical of manned fighter jets, advocating for unmanned drone swarms instead.
🔸 In November, Musk posted:
💬 “Meanwhile, some idiots are still building manned fighter jets like the F-35.”
🔹 What’s Next?
💥 The F-47 will likely enter the testing and development phase, with further details on its capabilities expected in the coming months.
With this announcement, the US reaffirms its air dominance, signaling a major leap in military aviation technology.