New Delhi, March 21 -- President Donald Trump has awarded Boeing a multi-billion-dollar contract for the development of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter jet. This announcement, made on March 21, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the modernisation of US military air power.The US Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) initiative aims to replace Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor with an advanced crewed aircraft designed to operate alongside drones.

Winning the NGAD contract is a significant turnaround for Boeing, which has faced setbacks in both its commercial and defense sectors. The contract is expected to revitalize the company's fighter jet production in St. Louis, Missouri and bolster its defense operations.

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