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The most lethal fighter jet in history is coming! Trump has signed a multi-billion dollar contract with Boeing to build the F-47, a stealthy, ultra-fast aircraft that America's enemies will never see coming.
The President of United States, Donald Trump, made official a billion-dollar agreement with Boeing for the production of the country's newest military fighter, the F-47.
The announcement came during a press conference held at Oval Office of the White House.
The contract, valued at more than US$ 20 billion (around R$ 100 billion), represents a significant advance in US air power.
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the hunt F-47 will be the main piece of the program Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD).
According to Trump, the new military aircraft will be “the most lethal fighter ever created”, increasing the defense and attack capabilities of American forces.
The new generation of fighters must surpass the F-35, which began operating in 2015 and is still considered one of the most advanced models in the world.
The development of F-47 arises as a direct response to the modernization of the air forces of countries such as China and Russia, which have invested heavily in new stealth jets and air defense systems.
Stealth technology and offensive power
In addition to its advanced technology, the F-47 will stand out for being “practically invisible” to radar.
Trump said America's "enemies will never see this coming," highlighting the new jet's stealth and speed.
Technical details of the project remain in confidence, protected under U.S. national security and export laws.
The United States Air Force only released that the F-47 will feature cutting-edge technologies, including enhanced stealth, sensor fusion and long-range strike capabilities.
The program NGAD, to which the fighter belongs, aims to create aircraft that can outperform any adversary in highly contested environments.
It is speculated that the new fighter may have artificial intelligence to aid decision-making in combat, in addition to the ability to operate alongside autonomous drones.
The meaning of the F-47
The number 47 the name of the new fighter has a special symbolism.
He refers to the fact that Donald Trump is the 47th President of the United States.
Furthermore, it reinforces the mark of the new military era that his government intends to consolidate.
In recent years, the United States has invested massively in weapons technology to ensure its global superiority.
The new fighter is expected to gradually replace older aircraft, ensuring an unprecedented technological leap for the US Air Force.
Boeing takes the lead
Unlike the F-35, which was developed by Lockheed Martin, the F-47 will be entirely manufactured by Boeing.
Lockheed, which dominated the advanced fighter sector, was left out of this project.
Boeing said this contract marks a new chapter in the defense industry and reinforces its position as a main supplier of military technology to the US.
The company already has experience in the sector, being responsible for the manufacture of aircraft such as the F-15EX and the F/A-18 Super Hornet.
Impact statements
At the press conference, Trump was accompanied by senior Air Force officers and Secretary of the Department of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Hegseth took the opportunity to reinforce the American military position:
“Now we have the F-47, which sends a very direct and clear message to our allies that we are not going anywhere… and to our enemies that we can, and will be able to, project power around the world, unimpeded, for generations to come.”
The announcement generated international repercussions, consolidating the F-47 as one of the most ambitious military projects in recent years.
Expectations now turn to the aircraft's first tests, which should take place in the coming months.
Experts believe that the first flight of the F-47 can happen until the end of 2025, with operations expected to begin in the following years.
With this new technology, the United States seeks to maintain its air supremacy and strengthen its global presence.
The coming months will be crucial in defining the future of combat aviation and the impact that F-47 will have on the balance of forces around the world.
