Trump announces Boeing will build Air Force's future fighter jets
President Donald Trump announced that Boeing will build the Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance fighter jet, a project valued at $20 billion, aimed at enhancing U.S. military capabilities against potential threats like China.
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President Trump, Pete Hegseth on 'Next Generation of Air Dominance' [FULL REMARKS]
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke from the Oval Office on Friday, discussing the United States' program called the Next Generation of Air Dominance thanks to a contract with Boeing. Hegseth called this a "big day," sharing details of the Next Generation of Air Dominance program that involves an F47 plane that "sends direct clear message" to our allies and enemies. Trump said the plane flies with "many many drones" and is "new technology," adding this is something "no other plane can do." Trump said there has been a "record" number of people wanting to join the military since the election and Hegseth becoming defense secretary.
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