Pentagon Picks Boeing For $20 Billion US Navy Sixth Generation Fighter Contract
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The US Department of War has awarded Boeing a contract worth more than $20 billion for the full scale development of the US Navy's sixth generation F/A XX strike fighter under the Next Generation Air Dominance programme. The contract includes multiple test aircraft that will be used for ground testing, airworthiness assessments, systems testing and weapons integration, according to the department. The F/A XX is being developed as the Navy's next generation carrier based fighter and is expected to eventually replace the F/A 18E/F Super Hornet fleet. The programme is designed to provide the Navy with an advanced aircraft capable of operating in increasingly contested airspace. Boeing's selection follows a competition with Northrop Grumman for the major Navy fighter programme. The contract represents a significant expansion of Boeing's role in the development of next generation US military aircraft. The Pentagon said the development phase will focus on producing and testing aircraft before the programme advances towards future production. The test aircraft will allow engineers and military personnel to assess flight performance, aircraft systems and the integration of weapons. The F/A XX is the Navy component of the broader Next Generation Air Dominance effort, which seeks to develop advanced combat aviation capabilities for future US military operations. The programme is...
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