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   Steve Parker, interim president and chief executive officer of Boeing   
   Defense, Space and Security, said “we recognize the importance of   
   designing, building, and delivering a sixth-generation fighter   
   capability for the United States Air Force. In preparation for this   
   mission, we made the most significant investment in the history of our   
   defense business, and we are ready to provide the most advanced and   
   innovative NGAD aircraft needed to support the mission.”   
      
   Boeing said that the F-47 will build on “Boeing’s fighter legacy” which   
   includes the P-51 Mustang, F-4 Phantom, F-15 Eagle, F/A-18 Hornet, and   
   EA-18 Growler.   
      
   The Air Force did not immediate offer reasons as to why Boeing was   
   selected over Lockheed. Boeing has dealt with a string of programmatic   
   missteps with its KC-46 tanker, T-7 trainer, and VC-25B presidential   
   transport, collectively costing the company nearly $10 billion in   
   overrun costs, due to the fixed-price structure of those contracts. The   
   contractor has also had a series of accidents and serious quality   
   escapes on its commercial airliners.   
      
      
   Lockheed, meanwhile, has faced a yearlong delivery hold on F-35 fighters   
   due to delays with testing the jet’s Technology Refresh 3 upgrade, as   
   well as chronic issues with sustainment costs of that fighter. However,   
   it has been advancing the capabilities of the F-22 to maintain its   
   combat capability as the NGAD is developed.   
      
   Boeing said that “technical and programmatic details [on the F-47]   
   remain classified under United States national security and export   
   laws.” In a statement, Lockheed said it is “disappointed with this   
   outcome” and “we will await further discussions with the U.S. Air Force.”   
      
   Allvin offered a striking description of the jet’s overall capability.   
      
   “With the F-47, we will strengthen our global position, keeping our   
   enemies off-balance and at bay,” he said. “And when they look up, they   
   will see nothing but the certain defeat that awaits those who dare to   
   challenge us.”   
      
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