Problem with the NGAD is the same as the F22. It's a deterrent and so valuable tech wise we can't afford to risk losing one behind enemy lines. It's too advanced to sell to others as well. There are ZERO other 5th gen fighters in the world. The US is very far ahead of everyone in this aspect. It's not about processing power withing the aircraft, though this thing is going to be a monster and made with modularity in mind like the F35, but materials used. The US has spent billions and decades doing research and it's why no one else can get close. However, all it takes is one new tech to change it all. Biggest fear is dumping all this money into something and some new tech, like noise monitoring or vision based, coming out to change everything.
Boeing Gets Contract to Build F-47 Fighter Jet
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Having spent 30+ years at defence contractor that included F22 Electronics suite; we were still on Low Rate Production when we were told to do lifetime buys due to diminishing manufacturing resources.
Check out a couple of TWZ articles. It apparently was developed out of a couple of black programs that flew years ago. There was also a tailless looking jet snapped on the tarmac at Area 51 back in 2022 from memory and shared very quickly on aviation forums. It's likely more sorted out than we think. But and a huge but is Boeing will have to get it out the door on time and on budget.
I'm sure Mr. Musk knows a lot more than I do about AI and its integration into vehicles. I am not ready to take people out of the equation anytime soon. Human pilots have from the start, been superb at finding targets of opportunity and judging which are worthwhile.
F47 might look like this:
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