Boeing Takes Flight with Navy Fighter Jet Contract

Boeing has secured the contract to produce the Navy's next-generation fighter jet, beating out Northrop Grumman. The F/A-XX is a stealthy and classified aircraft that will replace the F-18 in naval service.

The award marks Boeing's second major win this year, following its victory over Lockheed Martin for the Air Force's stealth F-47 in March.

The Pentagon announced the decision today, with no details provided on the contract value or timeline for delivery. President Donald Trump awarded the F-47 contract from the Oval Office earlier this year.