Boeing secures Air Force's NGAD fighter project with a $20 billion contract to develop the sixth-generation F-47 stealth jet.

F-47 to lead future drone fleets, designed for deep penetration missions against advanced defenses, particularly in potential China conflicts.

Program faces scrutiny over rising costs and overlap with ongoing F-35 and B-21 Raider programs, sparking debate among defense analysts.

Trump, alongside Pentagon leaders, frames the move as a strong deterrence message to allies and adversaries amid global power shifts.