The US Air Force has decided to develop a new model to solve some problems with existing warplanes and to guarantee future air superiority.

The disappointments in the F-35 and the fact that the F-22 is now technologically behind stands out as the main reasons behind this decision. This new generation of fighter aircraft to be developed will be designed within the scope of the “New Generation Air Domination” program.

Critical Victory from Boeing

The US Department of Defense had to make a choice between Boeing and Lockheed Martin to design the future fighter aircraft. Following a comprehensive evaluation process, the tender was given to Boeing. This step once again reinforced the company’s leadership in the military aviation sector. The new aircraft will replace the F-22 Raptor in the 2030s and will be designed to offer advanced skills for modern war scenarios.

In 2020, the US Air Force developed a prototype for the “New Generation Air Domination” program and performed test flights. However, no information about this project has been shared with the public. The technical details and innovative features of the aircraft are kept in great confidentiality. This brings many speculation about what kind of technological innovations the new generation of fighter aircraft will include.

With this new fighter aircraft program, Boeing plans to compensate for the loss of income after the production of F/A-18 Hornet. The new aircraft, which will replace the F/A-18, which will end its production in 2027, will lead the start of a new era in the company’s production facilities. This move is seen as a critical step for Boeing to stabilize military aviation revenues.

What will be the name of the new aircraft?

It is not yet clear which name the US Air Force will choose for the new fighter aircraft. With the habit of previous models, the name options include F39, F41. However, since there is no definite naming, it is possible to put forward many predictions on this issue.