F/A-XX program - Wikipedia
F/A-XX is a development and acquisition program for a future sixth-generation air superiority fighter to replace the United States Navy 's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and complement the F-35C beginning in the 2030s. [1] . A requirement was first identified in June 2008. [2]
U.S. Navy to Develop F/A-XX Next-Generation Fighter …
Nov 16, 2024 · While not explicitly stated, the three companies are believed to be Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. The F/A-XX contract is planned to replace both the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G,...
The U.S. Navy Has Released New Details About The F/A-XX …
Nov 1, 2021 · The new F/A-XX will replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in the 2030s as the strike fighter component within the Next Generation Air Dominance Family of Systems.
Details About Navy's Secret New Fighter Jet: F/A-XX Facts, Images
Mar 15, 2023 · The U.S. Navy is asking for nearly $1.53 billion to develop its secretive next-generation fighter aircraft, known as F/A-XX. The Department of the Navy wants the funding as part of its Fiscal...
Lockheed Martin No Longer Running for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX …
Mar 5, 2025 · The stakes are high for both companies: for Northrop Grumman, it will be their first fighter type since the F-14; for Boeing, the F/A-XX or NGAD contracts will decide whether or not the $1.8 ...
Navy Making Final Selection For F/A-XX Stealth Fighter, Plans For …
Oct 3, 2024 · Whether realistic or not, the Navy will first have to choose between Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman, which are currently in competition to provide the F/A-XX. Franchetti said that the service is now in the process of selecting which design to pursue.
Northrop, Boeing, and Lockheed compete for F/A-XX program
Aug 31, 2023 · All three defense companies are allegedly vying to win the prestigious contract to develop the U.S. Navy’s “Super Hornet” replacement. Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin are reported...
Sixth-Generation Fighter Aircraft: Rise of F/A-XX Boeing and …
Aug 21, 2012 · Despite failing its most recent tests, Boeing’s X-51A Waverider scramjet remains in development as it hopes to reach hypersonic speeds approaching Mach 6, a speed at which a missile could not be stopped by conventional air defence technology.
Boeing unveils updated F/A-XX sixth-gen fighter concept
Apr 7, 2013 · Boeing is unveiling an updated version of its F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter concept at the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space Exposition in Washington DC this week. The tail-less twin-engine stealth...
Boeing F/A-XX Sixth Generation Fighter Concept
Boeing’s next generation multi-role strike fighter could be built in manned or unmanned versions. The F/A-XX is addressing a US Navy requirement for a future fighter that will be designed for anti-access/area denied (A2AD) operational environment.
The Navy Just Released Its Vision For Its Future F/A-XX Next …
Oct 30, 2021 · F/A-XX dates back to at least 2012, and it is now part of the Navy’s larger Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) effort. The new F/A-XX artwork, which only shows a top-down view, depicts a design with a broad, almost lambda-wing shape and canard foreplanes.
US Navy affirms commitment to fielding sixth-generation fighter
Oct 3, 2024 · Officially termed the Next Generation Fighter, F/A-XX is intended to replace the navy’s carrier-based Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighters and EA-18G Growler electronic-attack jets....
Future Fighter Jet: A Look At The F/A-XX Program - Simple Flying
Dec 11, 2023 · As the Boeing F/A-18 E/F flying for the US Navy begin to age, the time has come to start drafting their replacement prototype. The F/A-XX program intends to bring sixth-generation fighter technology to the US Navy.
The U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX Fighter Nightmare Is Just Getting Started
May 15, 2024 · The F/A-XX, featuring advanced capabilities like drone swarm control and laser weapons, faces delays as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrup Grumman compete for the contract.
Navy delaying next-gen F/A-XX fighter spending for near-term ...
Mar 11, 2024 · The service’s choice to delay its next-gen strike fighter development is punctuated by a previous decision to end production of the Boeing-made F/A-18 Super Hornet. The Navy has been...
Navy still picking winner for F/A-XX next year, Northrop CEO says
Jul 25, 2024 · Northrop announced last year that it would not will not compete to build the Air Force’s NGAD program, leaving Boeing and Lockheed Martin in the running, but left the door open to vying for the...
Boeing vs. Northrop Grumman: Who Will Build the Navy’s
Mar 7, 2025 · Key Point #1 – This leaves Boeing and Northrop Grumman competing for the contract, both facing significant consequences. Key Point #2 – Boeing has heavily invested in fighter facilities, while Northrop Grumman brings strong stealth design experience from the B-2 and B-21 bombers.
F/A-XX: The Stealth Fighter Jet Set to Dominate the Skies
Feb 19, 2024 · Manufacturers Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman, with engine contenders Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace, are in the race to build this advanced fighter.
The US Navy’s F/A-XX Program On Track - EurAsian Times
Mar 14, 2023 · In what could be seen as a stark departure from its traditional practice, the US Navy’s proposed budget for the 2024 Fiscal Year includes almost $1.53 billion for developing a Next-Generation Fighter aircraft, popularly known as the F/A-XX.
U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX in Design Maturation, Competing Companies …
Aug 27, 2023 · SPARKS, Nevada—The U.S. Navy’s secretive next-generation fighter program has completed concept refinement and has moved into a design maturation phase, while the …