The F/A-XX program had been stalled through spring and summer by a debate between the Department of War and Congress on funding
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has decided what the US Navy’s next-generation fighter jet will be after months of delays. The Pentagon is expected to choose the company to design and produce the F/A-XX stealth aircraft as soon as this week, Reuters reports, citing a US official and other informed sources.
The F/A-XX, which is planned to feature advanced stealth capabilities, improved range, and the ability to integrate with drones and carrier based air defenses, is seen as central in efforts to counter China, the…
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