Boeing has won a U.S. Navy contract to build the F/A-XX, a next-generation carrier-based strike fighter set to replace the Super Hornet fleet, according to Reuters, CNBC and the Pentagon.
Bloomberg reported that Boeing beat Northrop Grumman for the contract. Military Times said Boeing was officially selected to build the sixth-generation fighter, dubbed F/A-XX.
According to Axios, the deal is worth more than $20 billion and follows years of what it described as clandestine competition and multiple contracting false alarms. Axios also reported that Boeing is separately building the Air Force's F-47 fighter.
The Pentagon announced the contract on Tuesday, according to CNBC and Reuters.
How each side covered it
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- Bloomberg reported Boeing beat Northrop Grumman for the Navy jet contract, framing it as a win over a named competitor.
“Boeing Beats Northrop for Navy Jet Contract to Replace F-18” — Bloomberg
Center
- Reuters and CNBC reported the Pentagon announced Boeing's selection for the contract.
- Military Times detailed that the F/A-XX is a sixth-generation carrier-based strike fighter.
- Axios reported the contract is worth more than $20 billion and noted years of delayed competition.
- Axios highlighted that Boeing is also building the Air Force's F-47 jet, unveiled in an Oval Office address.
“Boeing nabs $20B contract for Navy's futuristic fighter” — Axios
Questions readers ask
What happened with Boeing and the Navy's F/A-XX contract?
The Pentagon announced that Boeing was selected to build the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX, a next-generation carrier-based fighter jet, beating competitor Northrop Grumman, according to Bloomberg, Reuters and CNBC.
What is the F/A-XX fighter jet?
The F/A-XX is a sixth-generation carrier-based strike fighter that will succeed the Navy's Super Hornet fleet, according to Military Times and Axios.
How much is the Boeing Navy contract worth?
According to Axios, the contract is worth more than $20 billion.
Is Boeing building other fighter jets for the U.S. military?
Yes, according to Axios, Boeing is also constructing the Air Force's F-47 fighter jet.
When was the Boeing F/A-XX contract announced?
The Pentagon announced the contract on Tuesday, according to CNBC and Reuters.
Sources · 9 outlet reports
- BloombergLeft-leaningBoeing Beats Northrop for Navy Jet Contract to Replace F-18
- AxiosCenterBoeing nabs $20B contract for Navy's futuristic fighter
- CNBCCenterBoeing wins U.S. Navy's next-generation fighter contract, Pentagon says
- Financial TimesCenterPentagon awards Boeing $20bn contract for Navy stealth fighter jet
- Military TimesCenterUS Navy selects Boeing to build next-generation F/A-XX fighter
- ReutersCenterBoeing wins US Navy's next-generation fighter contract, Pentagon says
- The Straits TimesCenterBoeing wins US Navy’s next-generation fighter contract, Pentagon says
- The Wall Street JournalCenterNavy Chooses Boeing to Build Next-Generation Jet Fighter
- Fox NewsRight-leaningBoeing lands $20B-plus Navy deal for sixth-generation fighter to deliver ‘absolute air superiority’