The First F-47 NGAD Fighter Is Already in Production

The timely introduction of NGAD and all its related components is paramount for US national security interests. Progress surrounding the US Air Force’s Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program is well underway. According to the service, manufacturer Boeing has already initiated production of the first F-47 fighter jet. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin detailed that the platform is expected to embark on its maiden flight sometime in 2028 during his keynote address at the Air and Space Force Association’s 2025 Air, Space, and Cyber Conference this week. “It’s...