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5 Things To Know About Boeing's $20 Billion US Navy Next-Generation Fighter Contract
The F/A-XX receives the Pentagon's official green light.
Boeing has been officially awarded the U.S. Navy’s contract for its first sixth-generation fighter, the F/A-XX, marking a milestone in the development program. The award covers full-scale engineering and manufacturing development for the platform.
The Pentagon announced the decision on September 29, confirming Boeing as the winner amid a competitive bidding process. The contract is reported to be valued around $20 billion.
The news comes amid ongoing discussions about challenges within Boeing’s defense division, commonly described as chronic delivery problems, though the contract award proceeds as officials move forward with the F/A-XX program.
The information provided attributes the award to the U.S. Navy’s pursuit of a next-generation replacement and does not specify additional program details, aircraft configurations, or operational timelines beyond the scope of the development contract.