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F/A-XX

by BoeingUS

Give carrier air wings a stealthy fighter with much longer reach than today's jets, so carriers can strike from beyond the range of enemy missiles.

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Boeing chosen on 29 Sep 2026 over Northrop Grumman; full-scale development worth $20B+ under way.

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Milestones

Next · Full-scale development, including several test aircraft
  1. Program stalled after White House warned it could imperil F-47Jul 2025Complete.
  2. Boeing selected; full-scale development contract29 Sep 2026Complete.
  3. Full-scale development, including several test aircraftNowCurrent milestone.
  4. Entry into fleet serviceNot yet reached.

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