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Navy's Next-Gen Fighter: Boeing Lands $20B Deal
30 Sep
Summary
- Boeing secures over $20 billion contract for new fighter jet.
- The F/A-XX will replace F/A-18 Super Hornets and Growlers.
- New fighter to enter service starting in the 2030s.
The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a significant contract valued at over $20 billion for the full-scale development of its next-generation strike fighter, the F/A-XX. This crucial investment aims to ensure American air superiority in contested airspace.
The F/A-XX is designed to expand the operational reach of Navy aircraft carriers. It is scheduled to begin phasing in during the 2030s, progressively replacing the F/A-18 Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers. The new fighter will also operate alongside existing platforms like the F-35C and collaborate with both manned and unmanned aircraft.
Boeing is concurrently developing a sixth-generation fighter for the Air Force, highlighting its capacity for multiple advanced combat aircraft programs. The contract with the Navy includes provisions for multiple test aircraft to ensure thorough ground and airworthiness evaluations. Technical specifications remain classified due to national security regulations.
