F-47 sixth generation fighter jet of US likely to get its first buyer, not India, Pakistan, Israel, Ukraine, UK, France, Saudi Arabia, it is...

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F-47 will be the first American-made 6th gen fighter jet. (File/Wiki)
Amid Russia and China rapidly advancing their military technologies, especially the development of sixth-generation fighter jets, the United States has announced that it was building F-47– the country's first 6th-gen fighter jet. Sharing the news, US President Donald Trump described the F-47 as the 'most advanced and powerful jet' ever built.
'The F-47 will be the most advanced, most capable, most lethal aircraft ever built,' Trump said, while his Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the 6th-generation aircraft was a 'clear message' to US' allies and enemies.
'It sends a very clear message to our allies that we're here to stay—and to our enemies that we will continue to project power globally without any obstacles,' said Hegseth. F-47 – US' first 6th-generation fighter jet
Developed and manufactured by American aerospace giant Boeing, the F-47 is the US' first officially-announced 6th-generation fighter jet designed to supplement and support its older platforms, such as the F-15, F-16, F-18, F-22, and F-35 fighters.
Notably, China is already developing two two sixth-generation fighter jet prototypes, the J-36 and J-50, one of whom was showcased at the Zhuhai Airshow in late 2024. The Chinese 6th-gen fighter jets feature advanced stealth capabilities with a unique tailless airframes, and will be powered by three engines. Japan to be first buyer of F-47?
Interestingly, Japan may become the first country to acquire the F-47 fighter jet from the US. According to a report by the Eurasian Times, Japan is considering to add the sixth-generation aircraft to its air force fleet. Additionally, several media reports have claimed the Donald Trump had personally offered F-47 jet to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during a phone call last month.
However, Trump said the export variant of the F-47 which will be sold to US allies will be a 'toned down' version of the aircraft. 'Our allies are calling constantly. They want to buy them also. And we will be selling to certain allies—perhaps toned-down versions,' Trump said.