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Boeing wins U.S. Navy F/A-XX contract worth more than $20 billion, securing second sixth-generation fighter program after F-47

U.S. sixth-generation F-47 and Navy F/A-XX fighters unlikely to be available until mid-2030s, senior lawmaker says

March 18, 2026

Pentagon to select F/A-XX stealth fighter contractor as soon as this week to replace Super Hornet – Reuters

October 7, 2025

Boeing releases new F/A-XX rendering suggesting design links to U.S. Air Force NGAD fighter – Aviation Week

August 29, 2025

Northrop Grumman reveals image of F/A-XX carrier fighter with extended combat range

August 9, 2025

U.S. Navy’s sixth-generation fighter awaits decision under Trump’s 2026 defence budget

The future of the U.S. Navy’s sixth-generation fighter aircraft, the F/A-XX, remains undecided under the Trump administration’s proposed 2026 defence budget.

June 27, 2025

U.S. Navy commences operational testing phase for F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter program

he United States Navy has announced that its future sixth-generation fighter programme, F/A-XX, has entered the phase of operational testing and evaluation.

June 7, 2025