Boeing St. Louis Wins Contract for Navy’s Next-Generation Strike Fighter

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has announced that Boeing St. Louis has been chosen as the prime contractor for the Navy’s F/A-XX, the next-generation strike fighter. The decision, made by President Donald Trump and Secretary Pete Hegseth, follows Senator Schmitt’s efforts to bring the program to Missouri. This move builds on Boeing St. Louis’s existing work on the Air Force’s F-47, securing the state’s role in producing advanced military aircraft.

Senator Schmitt emphasized the historic significance of the decision, noting that St. Louis has long been a hub for combat airpower, from McDonnell Douglas to Boeing. The production of the F/A-XX and F-47 will strengthen America’s military capabilities while creating jobs and attracting engineering talent to Missouri. Schmitt also highlighted the importance of maintaining America’s technological edge over potential adversaries.

The F/A-XX is designed to modernize the Navy’s strike fighter fleet, continuing a legacy that includes the F-15 and F/A-18. This announcement solidifies St. Louis’s reputation as ‘Fighterland USA’ and underscores its critical role in national defense.