Summary
The United States is speeding up the development of a new Navy fighter jet, called the F/A-XX. This aircraft is part of a broader effort in creating advanced sixth-generation jets, which aim to be less detectable and more technologically advanced than current models.
Key Facts
- The White House approved a plan to accelerate the development of the Navy's F/A-XX jet.
- This jet is part of the U.S. military's sixth-generation fighter jet programs, which include advanced avionics and stealth capabilities.
- Currently, no sixth-generation jets are in use; the latest available are fifth-generation models like the F-35.
- The F/A-XX project was initially delayed due to prioritization of the Air Force's sixth-generation initiative.
- The expected cost of these new jets is significantly higher than existing models like the F-35.
- Major U.S. defense companies, Boeing and Northrop Grumman, are competing to build the F/A-XX after Lockheed Martin withdrew.
- China and European countries, including the UK, Italy, and Japan, are also pursuing their own sixth-generation jet projects.
