Boeing has won a contract with an initial value of $20 billion to develop a new generation of carrier-based fighter jets for the United States Navy. American authorities announced the manufacturer's selection on September 30, 2026. hnonline.sk ↗
The project, designated F/A-XX, is meant to create the future combat aircraft of the US Navy. The new fighter jets are set to gradually replace the fleet of F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft, which currently serve aboard American aircraft carriers, starting in the 2030s. SITA ↗
Boeing will also collaborate on the project with unmanned systems. Details about the aircraft's technical characteristics, the development timeline, and the exact number of ordered aircraft have not yet been disclosed. STVR (Minúta po minúte) ↗
The contract was awarded following a multi-year competition among manufacturers. For Boeing, this marks another major success in the field of combat aircraft development for the US armed forces. In March 2025, the company was also selected to develop a new generation fighter jet for the US Air Force, known as the F-47. Le Monde ↗
The value of $20 billion represents the initial phase of the contract. The final scope of the program may depend on further decisions by the US Navy, the aircraft's development, and future budget approvals. The new type is meant to be part of a broader modernization of American air power and naval combat capabilities. ANSA ↗
Boeing wins contract for new generation of fighter jets for the US
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Boeing získal zakázku na stíhačky nové generace pro námořnictvo USA
ct24.ceskatelevize.cz
| 00:39 30.09.
Boeing získal obří zakázku na stíhačku nové generace. Kontrakt má hodnotu 20 miliard dolarů
e15.cz
| 08:20 30.09.
Boeing získal zákazku na stíhačku novej generácie pre námorníctvo USA
hnonline.sk
| 07:22 30.09.
Boeing dodá americkému námořnictvu stíhačky nové generace, kontrakt má hodnotu 20 miliard dolarů
ihned.cz
| 07:15 30.09.
Zákazku na novú generáciu stíhačiek pre námorníctvo Spojených štátov získala spoločnosť Boeing.
STVR (Minúta po minúte)
| 05:59 30.09.
Boeing choisi pour fabriquer le futur avion de combat de la marine américaine
Le Monde
| 02:56 30.09.
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