Boeing And Northrop Grumman Compete For Sixth Generation Contract
The US Navy expects to select the manufacturer of its sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter in August, according to the Chief of Naval Operations. The decision will conclude a prolonged competition between Boeing and Northrop Grumman, which has been delayed due to Pentagon considerations about canceling the program. The F/A-XX program aims to replace the Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornets and E/A-18 Growlers, and has received strong support from Congress, with additional funding allocated in the fiscal 2026 budget. The announcement was made by Adm. Daryl Caudle at the Sea Air Space conference, as reported by Breaking Defense.