Boeing wins $20B Navy contract for sixth-gen fighter
The Pentagon awards Boeing $20 billion to develop the F/A-XX, securing a monopoly on sixth-gen fighters.
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What happened
The Pentagon awarded Boeing a $20 billion contract to develop the U.S. Navy's next-generation fighter jet. 235 The Navy selected Boeing's F/A-XX, a sixth-generation carrier-based strike fighter. 456 Boeing previously won the Air Force's F-47 contract in 2025. 6
Why it matters
Boeing now has a monopoly on American sixth-generation fighter programs. 6 The F/A-XX will succeed the Super Hornet fleet. 5 The selection marks Boeing's revival with the defense department. 3
Sources · 6
[1]Boeing chosen by U.S. navy to develop next-generation fighter jet
cnbc.com · via Marketaux
[2]Boeing wins Navy next-gen fighter F/A-XX competition
Breaking Defense
[3]Boeing nabs $20B contract for Navy's futuristic fighter
Axios Business
[4]US Navy selects Boeing to build next-generation F/A-XX fighter
Defense News
[5]Pentagon awards Boeing $20 billion contract for US Navy's next-generation fighter jets: Here's what we know
livemint.com · via Marketaux
[6]Pentagon awards Boeing $20bn contract for Navy stealth fighter jet
FT Companies
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