At the Oval Office, Trump at the side of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, said the new aircraft will be known as the F-47, and hailed it as the most advanced, capable and lethal aircraft "ever built." He said "Nothing in the world comes even close to it."

Winning the NGAD contract marks a turning point for Boeing, as it provides a much-needed boost for its St. Louis production line and strengthens its position in the defence sector, particularly as its F/A-18 line nears the end of production. With the Air Force expecting the new fighter to be operational by the 2030s, Boeing has secured a vital lifeline for its fighter jet business.

The NGAD program aims to develop a cutting-edge fighter that will incorporate stealth, advanced sensors and the ability to operate alongside semi-autonomous drones.  This program, conceived as a "family of systems", aligns with the Pentagon’s strategy to enhance air dominance over adversaries like China. The new fighter will be integral to the future of U.S. military operations, capable of operating in highly contested environments. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General David Allvin said "Compared to the F-22, the F-47 will cost less and be more adaptable to future threats and we will have more of the F-47s in our inventory." 

According to Major General Joseph Kunkel of the U.S. Air Force, “The fight looks fundamentally different with NGAD than without NGAD.” Boeing’s victory in the NGAD competition is not just a business win, it has significant implications for U.S. military strategy. As the new fighter jet is expected to operate alongside drones, it will change the nature of air combat.

The next-generation fighter, set to debut in the 2030s, will be a game-changer in military aviation, setting the stage for the development of the U.S. Air Force’s most advanced fighter jet to date in an increasingly competitive global landscape.