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Boeing’s F/A-XX Win Leads Broader Carrier Air Wing Renewal

The US Navy has selected Boeing to develop F/A-XX, its next-generation carrier-based fighter, under a multibillion-dollar program intended to replace the Super Hornet in the 2030s. Boeing’s September 29 announcement describes a sixth-generation aircraft with an open mission architecture designed to accommodate future capabilities. A published concept depicts a twin-engine flying-wing configuration without apparent vertical tails, although detailed technical specifications and much of the program remain classified. The award places Boeing at the center of carrier aviation renewal and gives it a second sixth-generation fighter development effort alongside the Air Force’s F-47 program.

aviationweek.comOct 2

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Boeing Wins F/A-XX Next Generation Navy Stealth Fighter Contract (Updated)

Boeing has secured the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX full-scale development contract, an award valued at roughly $20 billion that includes multiple test aircraft for ground, airworthiness, systems and weapons-integration work. The sixth-generation carrier fighter is intended to begin replacing or supplementing the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler in the 2030s while operating alongside the F-35C. Boeing defeated Northrop Grumman after Lockheed Martin left the competition, giving the company a second next-generation fighter program in addition to the Air Force's F-47. The award also sustains Boeing's long-term combat-aircraft production base.

The War ZoneSep 29

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US Navy’s next-generation fighter decision to be unveiled soon, sources say

The US Navy has reportedly chosen a winner for the F/A-XX next-generation carrier fighter and is preparing an announcement. Boeing and Northrop Grumman have been the principal publicly identified competitors for a program expected to involve tens of billions of dollars over its life. The aircraft is intended to add range, survivability, connectivity and coordination with uncrewed systems beyond today's carrier air wing. Until the Navy names the contractor and contract terms, the decision, funding profile, production schedule and final technical configuration remain officially unconfirmed.

Defense NewsSep 9

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Is The U.S. Navy Close To Announcing Next-Gen F/A-XX Contract Award?

The United States Navy has not yet awarded its F/A-XX sixth-generation carrier fighter contract, despite an earlier expectation of a decision by the end of August. Boeing and Northrop Grumman remain the reported finalists after Lockheed Martin left the competition. Congress provided $750 million in 2025 legislation and proposed another $1.4 billion for fiscal 2026 to accelerate the program, which is intended to replace Super Hornets in the mid-to-late 2030s. An announcement may come within weeks, but timing and the winning design remain publicly unconfirmed.

forbes.comSep 8

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