Boeing Wins U.S. Navy's Next-Generation Fighter Contract, Pentagon Says
Boeing beat out rival Northrop Grumman for the development contract, worth $20 billion, to produce test aircraft.
TL;DR
- Boeing selected by U.S. Navy for next-generation stealth fighter.
- Development contract is worth $20 billion.
- Boeing previously won contract for Air Force's new stealthy F-47 fighter.
- Program is central to countering China in the Pacific.
- Boeing beat out rival Northrop Grumman for the Navy contract.