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Pentagon selects company for U.S. Navy’s next-generation stealth fighter, announcement expected soon

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The Pentagon has decided which company will build the U.S. Navy’s next-generation stealth fighter, according to two people briefed on the matter. The selection could be announced in the coming weeks or sooner, setting up a major milestone for the Navy’s future combat-aircraft program.

Discovered 2026-09-08T10:37:01.776127-07:00 | 2026-09-08T10:37:01.776127-07:00

Briefing

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  • The decision identifies the industrial partner for a next-generation Navy stealth-fighter program, with implications for future combat-aircraft development and procurement.
  • An announcement in the coming weeks would provide the first public indication of the Pentagon’s selection and clarify the competitive landscape among major defense contractors.

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