WASHINGTON (CHATNEWSTV) — President Donald Trump on Friday announced the Air Force will move forward with production of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter jet platform, a sixth-generation system designed to ensure U.S. air superiority for decades.
“I’m thrilled to announce that, at my direction, the United States Air Force is moving forward with the world’s first sixth-generation fighter jet … Nothing in the world comes even close to it,” Trump said at a White House press conference, revealing that the aircraft component of the platform will be designated the F-47.
The NGAD platform, which will eventually replace the Air Force’s F-22 Raptor fleet, is envisioned as a network of interconnected systems, including a stealth fighter, advanced drone technology, and other capabilities designed for modern warfare.
‘A Big Day for the Warfighters’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the decision “a big day for the warfighters,” adding that the F-47 will ensure U.S. military dominance in the skies for generations.
“This sends a very direct, clear message to our allies that we’re not going anywhere, and to our enemies that we can, and we will, be able to project power around the globe, unimpeded,” Hegseth said.
Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David W. Allvin emphasized the NGAD program’s cutting-edge approach, highlighting its ability to integrate human and machine capabilities for enhanced combat effectiveness.
“[NGAD] is allowing us to look into the future and unlock the magic that is human-machine teaming,” Allvin said. “We’re going to write the next generation of modern aerial warfare with this.”
According to Allvin, the F-47 will be more cost-effective than the F-22, with greater adaptability, longer range, and advanced stealth technology. It will also be more sustainable and easier to maintain than existing fifth-generation fighters.
Uncertain Timeline, Pledged Speed
No specific cost or production timeline was provided, but Trump pledged that a fleet of F-47s would be “built and in the air” before the end of his current administration.
Allvin said the Air Force’s approach to the NGAD program will allow the platform to evolve rapidly.
“We are building this to be updated and adapted at the speed of relevance, at the speed of technology,” he said.
The announcement marks a significant step in U.S. defense strategy, signaling continued investment in advanced air combat capabilities amid rising global tensions.
