Future air warfare is expected to be far more complex than today’s conflicts. This “manned-unmanned teaming” concept is expected to reduce operational risk and expand combat capability without placing additional pilots in danger. Officials have revealed that the F-47 program has entered its engineering and manufacturing development phase with unprecedented maturity. Successfully delivering the aircraft would strengthen its position in the defence sector and reinforce its role as a leading supplier of advanced combat aircraft for the U.S. military. The program is also expected to support thousands of highly skilled jobs across Boeing’s manufacturing facilities and supply chain.