ARLINGTON, Va., March 21,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Air Force announced
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has been awarded a contract to design, build and
deliver its next-generation fighter aircraft.
Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform will usher in a
new generation of United States
fighter jets that brings leap-ahead capability in range,
survivability, lethality and adaptability. The NGAD Platform is the
central node in the NGAD Family of Systems.
"We recognize the importance of designing, building and
delivering a 6th-generation fighter capability for the United
States Air Force. In preparation for this mission, we made the most
significant investment in the history of our defense business, and
we are ready to provide the most advanced and innovative NGAD
aircraft needed to support the mission," said Steve Parker, interim president and chief
executive officer, Boeing Defense, Space & Security.
For nearly a century, Boeing has produced many of the most
advanced combat aircraft for military customers around the globe
including the P-51 Mustang, F-4 Phantom, F-15 Eagle, F/A-18 Hornet
and EA-18G Growler, among others. The NGAD selection builds on
Boeing's fighter legacy and establishes a new global standard for
6th generation capability.
Further information on the NGAD Platform's technical and
programmatic details remain classified under United States national security and export
laws.
A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing
develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense
products and space systems for customers in more than 150
countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive
innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community
impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our
core values of safety, quality and integrity.
Contact
Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com
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