U.S. Navy awarded Boeing >$20 billion contract for F/A‑XX next‑gen carrier fighter development.
The U.S. Navy awarded Boeing a contract exceeding $20 billion to develop the F/A‑XX, a next‑generation carrier‑based fighter slated for service in the 2030s, replacing the F/A‑18E/F Super Hornet and EA‑18G Growler.
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- 29 Sep 2026 · 21:47 UTC
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- 29 Sep 2026 · 21:47 UTC
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