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The... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/boeing-beats-northrop-to-build-the-us-navy-s-20bn-f-a-xx-fighter-22zds7ilo og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/22ZdS7ILo.png og:image:alt: Boeing beats Northrop to build the US Navy’s $20bn F/A-XX fighter og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Boeing beats Northrop to build the US Navy’s $20bn F/A-XX fighter **[The Next Web](https://daily.dev/sources/tnw)** · 2 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Boeing has won the US Navy's contract to build the F/A-XX, the Navy's first sixth-generation carrier-based fighter, beating out Northrop Grumman. The development deal is valued at over $20 billion, with the full program potentially reaching hundreds of billions over its lifetime. The jet will replace the aging F/A-18 Super Hornet and fly alongside the F-35C, featuring stealth capabilities, extended range, and compatibility with uncrewed aircraft. First production jets are expected in the 2030s. This marks Boeing's second sixth-generation fighter win in two years, following its 2025 selection for the Air Force's F-47. Boeing shares rose 2.25% while Northrop fell 3.5% following the announcement. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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