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Boeing secures $20 billion Navy contract for sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter

9/30/2026

Navy has selected Boeing to develop the F/A-XX, a sixth-generation strike fighter, under a contract valued at more than $20 billion.

The Department of War announced the decision on Tuesday, identifying the aircraft as a key component of the Next Generation Air Dominance program intended to expand the operational reach of aircraft carriers.

This award marks Boeing's second selection for a sixth-generation fighter program, following its 2025 designation for the Air Force's F-47.

Steve Parker, president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, stated that producing two advanced fighters in parallel was a planned strategy supported by prior investments.

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