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Boeing wins $20 billion U.S. Navy contract for F/A-XX fighter
The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a contract exceeding $20 billion to develop the F/A-XX, a sixth-generation carrier-based strike fighter. This program, part of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) initiative, is designed to eventually replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets starting in the 2030s. The contract covers the full-scale development phase, including the production of multiple test aircraft for ground, airworthiness, systems, and weapons integration testing.
The F/A-XX is intended to operate alongside the F-35C and will be capable of working with both crewed and uncrewed platforms, such as Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). Boeing secured the contract after competing against Northrop Grumman. This win follows Boeing's 2025 selection for the U.S. Air Force's F-47 sixth-generation fighter program, positioning the company as a primary developer for both branches' next-generation manned combat aircraft.
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- [● 6 SOURCES] The United States and Romania celebrated the delivery of the first nine Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) to Romania. actmedia.eu · www.biziday.ro · www.gandul.ro · www.stiripesurse.ro · www.konflikty.pl
- [● 5 SOURCES] The AAV-7 can transport up to 21 combat-loaded infantrymen and approximately five tons of equipment. www.biziday.ro · www.stiripesurse.ro · actmedia.eu · www.konflikty.pl
- [● 4 SOURCES] The first nine AAVs arrived in Babadag, Tulcea County. actmedia.eu · www.gandul.ro · www.stiripesurse.ro
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Romanian AAV-7 acquisition program is divided into two stages: 21 vehicles in the first stage and 44 in the second. www.biziday.ro · www.konflikty.pl · actmedia.eu
- [● 3 SOURCES] The delivery aims to bolster NATO security on the Black Sea coast and the alliance's eastern flank. actmedia.eu · www.gandul.ro · www.stiripesurse.ro
- [● 3 SOURCES] The vehicle is equipped with a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun and a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. www.biziday.ro · actmedia.eu
- [● 27 SOURCES] The F/A-XX is expected to enter service in the 2030s. www.biziday.ro · dete.gr · www.airway.com.br · bhaskarlive.in · www.businessdaily.gr · +22 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Romania is expected to receive a total of 65 AAV-7 amphibious armored vehicles. www.biziday.ro · www.konflikty.pl · actmedia.eu
- [● 11 SOURCES] The F/A-XX will operate alongside unmanned Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). www.airway.com.br · technews.tw · www.rumaniamilitary.ro · www.socialnews.xyz · bhaskarlive.in · +6 more
- [● 33 SOURCES] The U.S. Navy awarded Boeing a contract worth more than $20 billion to develop its sixth-generation F/A-XX strike fighter. www.airway.com.br · www.businessdaily.gr · technews.tw · www.rumaniamilitary.ro · www.financial-news.co.uk · +28 more
- [● 32 SOURCES] The F/A-XX fighter is designed to replace the F/A-18 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler. www.airway.com.br · www.businessdaily.gr · technews.tw · www.financial-news.co.uk · www.socialnews.xyz · +27 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Boeing won the F/A-XX contract over Northrop Grumman. dete.gr · www.airway.com.br · technews.tw · haber.aero · www.sofx.com · +8 more