Pentagon selects Boeing to build US Navy F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter

The Pentagon awarded Boeing the contract to develop the F/A-XX, the US Navy's next-generation fighter, replacing the F/A-18E Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler in the 2030s. This marks a major win for Boeing's defense unit, which has faced recent program challenges. The decision solidifies Boeing's role in naval aviation and signals a shift in the industrial base for sixth-generation fighters.