Boeing Takes Top Prize in Navy's F/A-XX Fighter Contest

Boeing has been announced as the winner of the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX contest, beating out Northrop Grumman after a competition that began with a request for information in 2012.

The announcement marks a significant milestone for naval aviation, as the F/A-XX is part of a broader carrier-based force intended to extend strike reach and address long-range threats across the Pacific.

Boeing's design for the aircraft has been released, showcasing its apparent size, stealth shaping, lack of a tail, landing gear, and inlet placement. The image offers limited evidence about the final aircraft, but it is distinct from the Air Force's F-47.