GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney advance XA102 and XA103 adaptive-cycle engines for the US Air Force Boeing F-47 fighter.
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Pentagon confirms August 2026 contract decision for US Navy’s F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter to replace Super Hornets.
Chinese state media attack the F-47 fighter jet on cost, Boeing issues, and rare earths. U.S. experts counter the claims.
The U.S. F-47 secures $8.5B in funding, GCAP lands a $908M contract, while Franco-German FCAS stalls over industrial disputes in 2026.
The United States Air Force (USAF) is advancing its next generation of combat aircraft, combining stealth, advanced sensors, and network-driven warfare capabilities.
The US Air Force seeks additional industry sources to produce the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) or an equivalent system compatible with the F-47 fighter and B-21 Raider stealth bomber.
Boeing’s F-47 NGAD fighter win sparks debate over costs, timelines, and stealth capability as USAF seeks air dominance.
The US sixth-generation fighter program, now designated F-47, moved from concept to contract under President Donald Trump’s second term, with Boeing selected as the prime contractor.
Northrop Grumman’s Talon drone has received the YFQ-48A designation and is now a leading contender in the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, supporting future operations alongside crewed fighters.
New US Air Force (USAF) leadership confirmed a service-wide push for fleet modernization, strengthen readiness, and reinforce joint and allied coordination as Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach assumed responsibilities as the 24th Chief of Staff.