The Pentagon signed a contract with Boeing for $ 20 billion to develop the F/A-XX fighter
The Pentagon has signed a major contract with Boeing to create a sixth-generation fighter. This time we are talking about the deck model F/A-XX for the US Navy. About.
The Pentagon has signed a major contract with Boeing to create a sixth-generation fighter. This time we are talking about the deck model F/A-XX for the US Navy. It's from sb.by.
According to TASS, the amount of the agreement exceeds $ 20 billion - the funds will be used, including the production of several prototypes for test flights and inspections. In the future, the new aircraft should replace several existing models: F/A-18E Super Hornet, F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler. Experts predict that the total cost of the program could reach hundreds of billions of dollars over time.
Undersecretary of War Michael Duffy said the introduction of the F/A-XX would give the U.S. military a significant edge in combat. Boeing's competitor for the order was Northrop Grumman.
It is worth noting that earlier, in 2025, the Pentagon had already chosen Boeing as the developer of the sixth-generation F-47 fighter, but for the needs of the US Air Force.
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