Israel to request information on US F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet, may seek to acquire for IAF

Israel plans to request information about Boeing's F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet, potentially seeking to acquire it for the IAF, amid regional diplomatic developments and a global arms race. The move follows previous inquiries as part of talks surrounding the MoU with Iran. The F-47 is expected to feature advanced AI, remote-operation capabilities, and a range of at least 2,000 kilometers. First flights are expected in 2028.

Israel intends to request information about Boeing's secretive F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet, potentially seeking to acquire it for the Israeli Air Force (IAF), according to a report by Walla. The move comes amid regional diplomatic developments and a global arms race, and follows previous inquiries about the aircraft as part of talks surrounding the MoU with Iran. The US has historically refused to sell its most advanced fighter jets, like the F-22 Raptor, to foreign countries, but senior White House officials have hinted that Japan may be allowed to participate in the F-47 program. Israel's defense establishment is uncertain whether these comments signal a genuine willingness to involve allies or are a diplomatic signal amid tensions with China. The Defense Ministry and IDF plan to request information about the F-47 alongside ongoing procurement efforts for F-35 and F-15 jets. The F-47 is expected to feature advanced AI, remote-operation capabilities, and a range of at least 2,000 kilometers, comparable to the distance needed to reach Iran, Iraq, and the Houthis in Yemen. The aircraft's first flights are expected in 2028.