Boeing awarded US Navy F/A-XX fighter contract worth over $20 billion
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- The US Navy selected Boeing to develop its future F/A-XX sixth‑generation carrier‑based fighter, with a contract valued at more than $20 billion.
- In a separate award, the US Air Force granted Boeing a $2.38 billion contract to produce 22 F‑15EX Eagle II aircraft, which will be assembled at Boeing’s St. Louis facility.
Why it matters
The contracts expand Boeing’s role in delivering advanced combat aircraft for two U.S. services, reinforcing its position in the defense aviation market.
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