Sections

About

Get the app

Follow us on

World

Boeing wins contract for Air Force’s secretive future fighter jet

President Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing will build the Air Force’s future F-47 fighter jet, which the Pentagon says will have stealth and penetration capabilities that would be essential in a potential conflict with China, AP reported today.

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 22 Mar 2025 12:26PM

Boeing wins contract for Air Force’s secretive future fighter jet
Boeing wins contract for Air Force’s secretive future fighter jet (Photo from US Air Force) - March 22, 2025

PRESIDENT  Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing will build the Air Force’s future F-47 fighter jet, which the Pentagon says will have stealth and penetration capabilities that would be essential in a potential conflict with China, AP reported today.

The award for the contract to build the U.S. Air Force's most sophisticated fighter jet yet, handing Boeing a much-needed win and boosting its shares.

The Next Generation Air Dominance programme will replace Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor with a crewed aircraft built to enter combat alongside drones. – March 22, 2025

Spotlight

Malaysia

Desa ParkCity deaths: Netizens voice concern, call for increased enforcement, crackdowns on scammers

Malaysia

Seven Yemenis arrested over dangerous stunt on KL road

Malaysia

UMNO gives state leaders mandate to negotiate electoral pacts

Malaysia

Sultan Selangor warns against greed, abuse of trust

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Form Six students to get allowance from 2027

Malaysia

Desa ParkCity deaths: Wife believed to be victim of love scam, say cops

Malaysia

Saravanan's letter will be referred to MACC, relevant authorities - PM Anwar

Malaysia

Thirteen arrested after teen girl dies in suspected gang-related road attack in Kulai

You may be interested

World

US to deploy new aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran conflict drags on

World

Nepal seeks specialist foreign aid as glacier-triggered flood death toll hits 633

World

Iran condemns new US sanctions as ‘state terrorism’ as Hormuz standoff deepens

World

Landslide lake overflows on Nepal-China border renews fears of another deadly flood

World

Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz, including end to regional war

World

Thailand warns ‘problematic’ foreigners face deportation under tougher rules