United States to sell F-47 fighter jets with reduced capabilities to allies, announces Trump (Freepik)
The United States announced that the F-47 fighter jets sold to allies will have their capabilities reduced by 10%, a decision made by President Donald Trump to mitigate risks in case these nations cease to be allies in the future.
The announcement came after the confirmation that Boeing was chosen to develop the new sixth-generation fighter for the NGAD program, with an initial contract valued at $20 billion.
The F-47 will feature advanced stealth technology, state-of-the-art sensors, and innovative propulsion systems, and has been described by Trump as an unprecedented jet highly sought after by other countries. However, the limitation of the exported versions has raised questions, especially in light of the challenges with the F-35 program, whose total cost exceeds $1.7 trillion.
Boeing has highlighted the NGAD as a milestone in military aviation and stated that it is ready to deliver a revolutionary aircraft to the U.S. Air Force. The fighter will be at the center of an integrated system designed to enhance effectiveness in modern air combat, though no timeline has been set for its production and deployment.
Source: UK Defence Journal | Photo: Freepik | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
Holy shit, Trump just ordered the creation of a new fighter jet named after himself, the “F-47”.
pic.twitter.com/kPVShEqx8R— Jay in Kyiv (@JayinKyiv) March 21, 2025
