Dossier
F-47
Coverage of F-47 in the Nexus archive.
- F-47 program producing test aircraft, on schedule for 2028 flight
The U.S. Air Force’s F-47 program has entered the engineering and manufacturing development phase, with a first flight scheduled for 2028. The program aims to replace the F-22 Raptor fleet and includes test aircraft production and integration of advanced technologies. President Donald Trump announced the sixth-generation F-47’s development under the NGAD program in March 2025.
- US Navy requesting $3B to replenish Tomahawk missiles used in Iran war
The U.S. Navy is seeking $3 billion to replenish Tomahawk missiles depleted during the Iran conflict, marking a 1,200% production increase from last year. This request is part of the Pentagon's $1.5 trillion 2027 budget, which emphasizes defense spending, shipbuilding, and advanced weaponry development.