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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has approved the contractor selection process for the development and production of sixth-generation fighter jets for the navy.<\/p>\n

Sources speaking to the\u00a0Reuters<\/em>\u00a0news agency reported<\/a><\/span> that the F\/A-XX project, which will replace the F\/A-18E\/F Super Hornet fleet in service since the 1990s, has reached its final phase.<\/p>\n

The new-generation F\/A-XX fighter jets are intended to have a longer range and greater flight endurance than current models.<\/p>\n

The aircraft will also have the capability to integrate with unmanned aerial vehicles and ship-based air defense systems.<\/p>\n

According to sources, the winner of the contract between competing companies Boeing and Northrop Grumman could be announced this week, although there is a possibility that the decision could be postponed again.<\/p>\n

The program was previously delayed due to disagreements between the Pentagon and Congress regarding financing and contractor capacity.<\/p>\n

The Pentagon had requested $74 million to provide “minimal funding” for the project.<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0Reuters<\/em>, some officials at the Department of Defense recommended delaying the program for up to three years due to concerns about supply chains.<\/p>\n

However, the US Navy and Congress demonstrated a commitment to accelerating the project. Accordingly, Congress allocated a budget of $750 million and an additional $1.4 billion for the 2026 fiscal year.<\/p>\n

Decisive in terms of competition with China<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking to the agency, TD Cowen analyst Roman Schweitzer said the F\/A-XX project is decisive in terms of competition with China.<\/p>\n

“Beijing is extremely ambitious in developing sixth-generation aircraft prototypes and putting fifth-generation fighter and bomber aircraft into service,” Schweitzer said.<\/p>\n

The first series-production F\/A-XX aircraft are expected to be delivered in the 2030s. However, details regarding the total number of the fleet, its cost, and the delivery schedule are being kept secret.<\/p>\n

The current F\/A-18 fleet is planned to remain in service until the 2040s.<\/p>\n

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has approved the contractor selection process for the development and production of sixth-generation fighter jets for the navy. Sources speaking to the\u00a0Reuters\u00a0news agency reported that the F\/A-XX project, which will replace the F\/A-18E\/F Super Hornet fleet in service since the 1990s, has reached its final phase. 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