F47NGAD
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F-47 NGAD

F-47 NGAD — next-gen air dominance fighter

PROGRAM Classified Programs

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

F-47 NGAD

Purpose: F-47 NGAD — next-gen air dominance fighter Category: Program Assessment This node tracks the status and trajectory of F-47 NGAD as a defense program element. It links to 5 related entities, mapping the program's position within the classified acquisition ecosystem.

Key Relationships

  • ← $1.6B Classified Program (assessment): F-47 is conventional (Boeing won). This classified program is BEYOND F-47 — 'generation-after-next'
  • ← 2028 Convergence (assessment): F-47 first flight 2028. Conventional cover while classified programs reach operational status.
  • → Skunk Works® CFR Program (event): F-47 is conventional turbofan. CFR/orb platform would be generation-after-next, beyond F-47
  • → Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® (organisation): Lockheed lost F-47 to Boeing but continues Power & Plasma Team for generation-after-next
  • → Lockheed RTP 2026 Hiring (assessment): F-47 is next-gen. Power & Plasma Team is 'generation-after-next' — BEYOND F-47

04 Network_Linkage

Connected to 5 entities (3 assessments, 1 event, 1 organisation). Primary links: $1.6B Classified Program, 2028 Convergence, Skunk Works® CFR Program, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®, Lockheed RTP 2026 Hiring.

05 Related_Entities (5)

Lockheed RTP 2026 Hiring
program →
F-47 is next-gen. Power & Plasma Team is 'generation-after-next' — BEYOND F-47
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®
organisation →
Lockheed lost F-47 to Boeing but continues Power & Plasma Team for generation-after-next
Skunk Works® CFR Program
event →
F-47 is conventional turbofan. CFR/orb platform would be generation-after-next, beyond F-47
$1.6B Classified Program
program ←
F-47 is conventional (Boeing won). This classified program is BEYOND F-47 — 'generation-after-next'
2028 Convergence
event ←
F-47 first flight 2028. Conventional cover while classified programs reach operational status.

07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ Purpose: F-47 NGAD — next-gen air dominance fighter
  • ▸ ← $1.6B Classified Program (assessment): F-47 is conventional (Boeing won). This classified program is BEYOND F-47 — 'generation-after-next'
  • ▸ ← 2028 Convergence (assessment): F-47 first flight 2028. Conventional cover while classified programs reach operational status.
  • ▸ → Skunk Works® CFR Program (event): F-47 is conventional turbofan. CFR/orb platform would be generation-after-next, beyond F-47
  • ▸ → Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® (organisation): Lockheed lost F-47 to Boeing but continues Power & Plasma Team for generation-after-next

08 Intelligence_Analysis

F-47 NGAD

Purpose: F-47 NGAD — next-gen air dominance fighter Category: Program Assessment This node tracks the status and trajectory of F-47 NGAD as a defense program element. It links to 5 related entities, mapping the program's position within the classified acquisition ecosystem.

Key Relationships

  • ← $1.6B Classified Program (assessment): F-47 is conventional (Boeing won). This classified program is BEYOND F-47 — 'generation-after-next'
  • ← 2028 Convergence (assessment): F-47 first flight 2028. Conventional cover while classified programs reach operational status.
  • → Skunk Works® CFR Program (event): F-47 is conventional turbofan. CFR/orb platform would be generation-after-next, beyond F-47
  • → Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® (organisation): Lockheed lost F-47 to Boeing but continues Power & Plasma Team for generation-after-next
  • → Lockheed RTP 2026 Hiring (assessment): F-47 is next-gen. Power & Plasma Team is 'generation-after-next' — BEYOND F-47

09 Timeline_Mentions (2)

2025

Boeing wins F-47 NGAD (conventional) — Lockheed's Power & Plasma Team is 'generation-after-next' (beyond F-47)

F-47 = conventional turbofan. Power & Plasma Team = 'generation-after-next.' Orb platform would be beyond F-47. Two-track strategy.

defense-programs
2025

Boeing Awarded NGAD EMD Contract

Boeing receives a $20B+ contract for the F-47 NGAD platform, providing cover for CFR orb flight testing.

defense-programs
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10 FAQ

What is F-47 NGAD? ▾
F-47 NGAD — next-gen air dominance fighter
What is F-47 NGAD connected to? ▾
F-47 NGAD is connected to 5 related entities in the intelligence network, including Lockheed RTP 2026 Hiring, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®, Skunk Works® CFR Program. These connections are documented through shared source documents, co-occurrence in research findings, and network graph relationships.
When did F-47 NGAD appear in the research timeline? ▾
F-47 NGAD is referenced in 2 timeline events, including "Boeing wins F-47 NGAD (conventional) — Lockheed's Power & Plasma Team is 'generation-after-next' (beyond F-47)" (2025). The full timeline provides chronological context for all documented activities.
What does the deep dive analysis reveal about F-47 NGAD? ▾
The deep dive intelligence assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of F-47 NGAD, covering strategic role, network connections, and operational significance. The analysis is derived from 0 primary source documents and cross-referenced with the network graph.

Cross_References

This entity is documented through network relationships and timeline events rather than primary source documents.

📅 Referenced in 2 timeline events
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🔗 Connected to 5 entities
Lockheed RTP 2026 Hiring Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® Skunk Works® CFR Program $1.6B Classified Program 2028 Convergence
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ID: F47NGAD
Type: program
Region: main
Last updated: 2026-08-09