Boeing has been chosen to manufacture the Navy's sixth-generation carrier-based fighter jet. The contract to build the F/A-XX Strike Fighter under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program is valued at $20 billion.
"The F/A-XX is a critical pillar in our commitment to maintaining peace through strength. F/A-XX will dominate contested airspace, extend operational reach, and deliver a decisive combat advantage for the warfighter," Michael P. Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment said when discussing the decision.
