Wow, did anyone else see the news about Boeing getting the contract for the new F-47? Totally didn't see that coming! I mean, Lockheed's been the go-to for stealth fighters for ages, right? They've got the F-22 and F-35 under their belt, so this shift to Boeing is pretty wild.
From what I gather, the Air Force announced back in March 2025 that Boeing would helm the next-gen air-superiority fighter, the F-47. It's supposed to be a sixth-gen stealth fighter, which sounds super high-tech. Makes me wonder what Boeing's bringing to the table that Lockheed couldn't.
I guess Boeing must've pitched some seriously innovative tech or maybe just a better deal overall. Who knows? It's a big shakeup for sure. I'm curious how this is going to affect the future of military aviation.
Anyone have any thoughts on why the Air Force chose Boeing over Lockheed? And what do you think this means for Lockheed's future in the stealth game? Let's talk!
From what I gather, the Air Force announced back in March 2025 that Boeing would helm the next-gen air-superiority fighter, the F-47. It's supposed to be a sixth-gen stealth fighter, which sounds super high-tech. Makes me wonder what Boeing's bringing to the table that Lockheed couldn't.
I guess Boeing must've pitched some seriously innovative tech or maybe just a better deal overall. Who knows? It's a big shakeup for sure. I'm curious how this is going to affect the future of military aviation.
Anyone have any thoughts on why the Air Force chose Boeing over Lockheed? And what do you think this means for Lockheed's future in the stealth game? Let's talk!