Boeing wins U.S. Navy contract to develop next-generation fighter jet
Boeing adds another major military aviation program as the Pentagon and the U.S. Navy select the company to develop the F/A-XX, a sixth-generation strike fighter intended to replace the service's F/A-18 Super Hornets. The award is worth more than $20 billion over a long-term development phase and extends Boeing's position in advanced combat aircraft.
Highlights
- Boeing secures a U.S. Navy contract valued at over $20 billion for F/A-XX, successor to the F/A-18 Super Hornet fleet.
- The contract represents Boeing's second major sixth-generation fighter win within a year, following its 2025 selection for the U.S. Air Force F-47 program.
- Boeing shares close 1.8% higher after the announcement, as the company faces FAA scrutiny over 737 Max 10 software certification delays.
Contract scope and program timeline
As reported by CNBC, citing the Department of War and the U.S. Navy, Boeing has been chosen for the F/A-XX program, which the defense departments say is valued at more than $20 billion over the long term. The aircraft is being designed as the Navy's next-generation strike fighter and is set to succeed the F/A-18 Super Hornet fleet.Boeing says the fighter will advance open mission systems architecture, advanced mission systems, and operational reach and capacity. Michael P. Duffey, Under Secretary of War for acquisition and sustainment, says the F/A-XX is a critical part of maintaining peace through strength and is intended to dominate contested airspace, extend reach, and deliver combat advantage.
The award gives Boeing its second high-profile sixth-generation jet contract within a year after the U.S. Air Force selected the company in 2025 to develop its F-47 fighter. That sequence strengthens Boeing's role across future U.S. military air combat programs.
Market reaction and broader operational backdrop
Boeing shares close 1.8% higher on Tuesday following the contract announcement, reflecting investor attention on the long-term value of the defense program. The win also comes as the company balances its military momentum with ongoing scrutiny in its commercial aircraft business.Separately, Boeing recently flags a software glitch in some 737 Max 10 aircraft that could affect certain landing procedures. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford says the Federal Aviation Administration delays certification of the aircraft on Monday until regulators are satisfied the issue does not present a broader problem.
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