- Boeing secures contract to develop F-47, a next-generation stealth fighter designed to succeed the F-22 Raptor and restore U.S. air superiority.
- The fighter’s production is critically dependent on rare earth elements, with China controlling over 80% of key mineral processing.
- The F-47 represents a strategic shift in military aviation, featuring advanced technologies like sustained Mach 2 cruising and integrated unmanned asset coordination.