The US Navy Has Picked Who'll Build Its Next-Gen Fighter Jets — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-us-navy-has-picked-who-ll-build-its-next-gen-fighter-jetsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Boeing Wins $20 Billion Navy F/A-XX Fighter Contracthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-us-navy-has-picked-who-ll-build-its-next-gen-fighter-jetshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-us-navy-has-picked-who-ll-build-its-next-gen-fighter-jets#u108423Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:36:22 +0000The Pentagon and the Department of War announced that Boeing secured a $20 billion contract to build the US Navy next-generation F/A-XX stealth fighter, defeating Northrop Grumman in the competitive bidding process. The program moves forward with an operational deadline set for the 2030s to deliver multiple test jets. The loss stings Northrop Grumman, leaving Boeing in control of two major next-generation fighter efforts after previously taking the lead on the Air Force F-47 program. Financial analysts note that the stock move following the announcement was minimal.Why it mattersThe naval avia