In a big defense announcement, former US President Donald Trump disclosed that Boeing won the much-awaited contract to make the next-generation F-47 fighter jet. Trump, addressing a rally, emphasized the strategic significance of the undertaking but said the price of the contract is kept secret for national security purposes.
The F-47 program is to be a main contributor to the modernization of the US Air Force’s fighting capability. Industry experts estimate the contract to be worth several billion dollars, as the size and complexity of next-generation fighter programs warrant.
Boeing has not released an official statement, but sources indicate that the plane will be equipped with advanced stealth technology and sophisticated AI systems to improve air superiority. The defense contractor is also likely to partner with the Pentagon and global allies on the project.
Trump lauded Boeing’s record, describing the agreement as a “win for American innovation and defense supremacy.” The F-47 is expected to be inducted into service within the next decade.
