Boeing Wins $20B Contract to Build Sixth-Generation F/A-XX Fighter Jet
The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a contract valued at more than $20 billion for the development and production of its sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter jet.
The aircraft is part of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, which aims to provide advanced carrier-based power projection capabilities.
According to the Navy's statement, the F/A-XX will dominate contested airspace, extend operational reach, and deliver a decisive combat advantage for warfighters.
The contract covers multiple test aircraft for ground, airworthiness, systems, and weapons integration testing.
Boeing president Steve Parker said that delivering two advanced fighters in parallel was always the plan, and the company is ready to build multiple concurrent future combat aircraft franchise programs.