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Interim Secretary Hung Cao Supports Next Generation Fighter
The US Navy’s Acting Secretary, Hung Cao, has expressed support for the F/A-XX program, a next-generation fighter aimed at maintaining carrier-based air superiority. Cao, who took over as interim secretary after John Phelan stepped down, emphasized the need to move forward with fielding the new fighter. The F/A-XX program is part of the Navy’s efforts to advance its aviation capabilities, as reported by Aviation Week.