Pentagon awards Boeing $20B F/A-XX contract for sixth-gen carrier fighters

The U.S. DoD has awarded Boeing a $20 billion contract to develop and produce the F/A-XX sixth-generation stealth fighter, slated for carrier deployment in the 2030s. This marks a major milestone in the U.S. Navy's next-generation air superiority program, with Boeing beating out competitors. The contract solidifies Boeing's position in the defense sector and signals a long-term shift in U.S. naval aviation capability.