US Navy signs deal with Boeing for sixth‑generation F/A‑XX fighter
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- The US Navy has signed an agreement with Boeing to develop the sixth‑generation fighter jet designated F/A‑XX, which will feature a longer operational range and the ability to operate with both manned and unmanned aircraft.
- The F/A‑XX will be integrated with unmanned combat air systems and ship‑based air defense systems, and Boeing is constructing a new production facility in Missouri for the aircraft, which is slated to replace the F/A‑18E/F Super Hornet and EA‑18G Growler in the 2030s.
- The Navy plans to field the new fighter in the 2030s as part of its next‑generation air combat capability.
Why it matters
Replacing legacy carrier‑based jets with the F/A‑XX will affect fleet composition, maintenance contracts and carrier air wing planning for airlines that support military logistics and related supply chains.
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