F47NGAD
Summary
The F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) is the U.S. Air Force's sixth-generation fighter program, awarded to Boeing in 2025. The F-47 represents the 'next-generation' conventional turbine aircraft, while Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® continues development of 'generation-after-next' capabilities beyond the F-47.
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
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
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.
Related Entities (5)
LockheedRTP2026Hiring
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®
Skunk Works® CFR Program
Node16BClassifiedProgram
Node2028Convergence
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