Boeing wins US Navy F/A-XX contract, securing control of sixth-generation fighter development

<p>The $20 billion award puts Boeing in control of advanced fighter aircraft programmes for both the US Navy and Air Force. Boeing has been selected by the Pentagon to provide the US Navy’s next tactical fighter aircraft. The Department of War said on 29 September that Boeing will design and deliver the carrier-capable sixth-generation fighter…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/2026/09/boeing-wins-us-navy-f-a-xx-contract-securing-control-of-sixth-generation-fighter-development/">Boeing wins US Navy F/A-XX contract, securing control of sixth-generation fighter development</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com">FlightGlobal</a>.</p>