Published on, Sept. 23 -- September 23, 2025 5:32 PM

The United States has started production of its sixth-generation fighter jet, the F-47, announced the US Air Force chief. The first flight is expected by 2028. This announcement came just three weeks after China showcased new military hardware in a recent parade. The F-47 is designed under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program to replace the F-22 fighter jets.

During the Air, Space, and Cyber Conference in Washington, General David Allen said Boeing has begun building the first unit of the F-47. He emphasized the team's goal to have the jet flying by 2028. The project followed years of research, hundreds of test hours, and thousands of work hours. Production started just mo...