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F/A-XX program
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Boeing, fresh from building the F-47 for the US Air Force, has been selected to develop the Navy's F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter, according to Air & Space Forces Magazine. The award hands Boeing another major next-generation combat aircraft program, positioning it as the Pentagon's key fighter maker alongside Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.
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Boeing has won the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX competition to develop the Navy's next-generation carrier-based fighter jet, beating rival defense contractors. The award secures a major role for Boeing in the Pentagon's future air combat plans and comes as the company seeks stability amid ongoing commercial and defense program scrutiny.
- 3Navy Awards Contract for F/A-XX Fighter ProgramโผDepartment of War and U.S. Navy Award Contract for F/A-XX Program
The U.S. Department of War, together with the U.S. Navy, has awarded a contract for the F/A-XX program, the Navy's next-generation carrier-based fighter aircraft intended to replace the Super Hornet fleet. The announcement marks a key step in the service's future air combat plans, and defense observers are watching closely for details on the winning design, timeline and cost.
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Boeing has reportedly won the US Navy's F/A-XX next-generation fighter contract, valued at around $20 billion. The award would be a major boost for Boeing's defense business, securing the Navy's sixth-generation carrier-based fighter program. Attention now turns to details of the design and how the decision affects competing defense contractors.
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The U.S. Navy has selected Boeing for its F/A-XX program, the effort to develop the next-generation fighter aircraft intended to eventually replace the F/A-18 Super Hornet and serve on aircraft carriers into the 2030s and beyond. The award places Boeing alongside the Navy's future air combat plans, with the decision closely watched by defense analysts and the wider aerospace industry.