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Boeing F-47

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2026

14 May

The company is preparing the XA103 for engine testing later in the decade.

XA103 engine programme heads towards hardware phase

The NGAP adaptive-cycle engine advances from digital development into procurement and assembly work ahead of planned future testing.

14 May

GE advances XA102 engine for future fighter programme

Completion of the assembly readiness review keeps the NGAP adaptive propulsion effort moving towards full demonstrator build.

2025

4 November

ReleaseNew GA-ASI Gambit 6 UCAV adds air-to-ground operations for international CCA

23 September

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney accelerates development of NGAP engine

27 March

A concept image of Boeing's F-47, the U.S. Air Force's sixth-generation stealth fighter.

Boeing wins contract to deliver sixth-generation NGAD fighter

The U.S. Air Force selected Boeing to design and produce its Next-Generation Air Dominance platform following record investment in defence.

20 February

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney passes first fully digital detailed design review on Next-Gen Adaptive Propulsion offering

19 February

ReleaseGE Aerospace completes Detailed Design Review of adaptive cycle engine for U.S. Air Force

2024

12 February

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney business completes key design review on Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion offering

2023

15 November

GE Aerospace's XA100 engine completes testing with USAF

The XA100 engine is estimated to provide pilots up to 25 per cent greater fuel efficiency and 30 percent greater range to help the U.S. ensure its airpower advantage in contested environments.

2021

22 July

ReleaseShield AI acquires Heron Systems