F-47 & F/A-XX Delays: US Air Power Faces Critical ‘Fighter Gap’ Until 2035

The United States is facing a new headache as news has emerged that two of its key sixth-generation fighter jet projects — the Boeing F-47 and F/A-XX — are unlikely to enter service until the mid-2030s. This will force the country to extend the service life of its F-22 Raptor and F/A-18 Super Hornet fleets, creating a ‘fighter gap’ that could last over a decade.