Boeing wins Navy next-gen fighter F/A-XX competition

Boeing has secured a contract worth over $20 billion to develop the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX next-generation stealth fighter. This victory follows a clandestine competition and previous program freeze attempts by the Pentagon. With this win and its 2025 selection for the Air Force F-47, Boeing now holds a monopoly on American sixth-gen fighters. The F/A-XX will replace the Super Hornet fleet, marking a significant milestone after months of disputes between the White House and lawmakers.