F/A-XX fighter downselect coming in August: CNO
The competition for the Navy’s sixth-generation fighter contract has narrowed to Northrop Grumman and Boeing.
The competition for the Navy’s sixth-generation fighter contract has narrowed to <a href="/manufacturers/northrop-grumman" class="manufacturer-link">Northrop Grumman</a> and <a href="/manufacturers/boeing" class="manufacturer-link">Boeing</a>.
This development reflects broader trends in defence procurement and industry consolidation as governments worldwide increase defence spending in response to evolving security threats.
Source: Breaking Defense. Read the full report at https://breakingdefense.com/2026/04/f-a-xx-fighter-downselect-coming-in-august-cno/