U.S. Navy Selects Boeing for F/A-XX Program
Key Highlights
- ➤Boeing (BA) wins a multi-billion-dollar U.S. Navy contract for F/A-XX production
- ➤Boeing (BA) will design, build and deliver the Navy’s sixth-generation fighter
- ➤F/A-XX is intended to replace the Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornets
- ➤Boeing (BA) secures its second sixth-generation fighter program after the Air Force F-47 award in 2025
Expert Statements
Steve Parker, President and Chief Executive Officer, Boeing Defense, Space & Security
“It's an honor to be selected to produce the Navy's first sixth-generation platform. Backed by decades of work, bolstered by game-changing innovations and solidified by the investments we've made in new facilities uniquely suited to build multiple products with next generation capabilities, our dedicated and talented team is ready to execute this critical program.”
Steve Parker, President and Chief Executive Officer, Boeing Defense, Space & Security
“Delivering two advanced fighters in parallel was always our plan, and we invested accordingly. We are ready and able to build multiple concurrent future combat aircraft franchise programs.”
Steve Parker, President and Chief Executive Officer, Boeing Defense, Space & Security
“Investment in facilities is just one part of the story; we're also investing in technology and people so that we can deliver for our customers.”
* Under the contract, Boeing will design, build and deliver the Navy's 6th-generation fighter ST. LOUIS, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy announced Boeing (NYSE: BA) has been awarded a multi-billion-dollar contract to produce its F/A-XX aircraft. The fighter will revolutionize advancements in open mission systems architecture, advanced mission systems and operational reach and capacity. F/A-XX is intended to replace the service's fleet of F/A-18 Super Hornets.
"It's an honor to be selected to produce the Navy's first sixth(-)generation platform. Backed by decades of work, bolstered by game-changing innovations and solidified by the investments we've made in new facilities uniquely suited to build multiple products with next generation capabilities, our dedicated and talented team is ready to execute this critical program," said Steve Parker, president and chief executive officer, Boeing Defense, Space & Security.
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