The president did not specify what the F-55 will be able to do, how much it might cost, or where it is in the procurement process.

The president has said that his administration is looking to develop a new fighter that will be a "substantial upgrade" from current models.

I think the most beautiful fighter jet in the world is the F-22, but we’re going to do an F-22 Super, and it will be a very modern version of the F-22 fighter jet.” The terms “F-55” and “F-22 Super” do not appear to have been previously mentioned in public by U.