Navy Sidelines Lockheed in Stealth Fighter Race
The U.S. Navy has removed Lockheed Martin from its competition to develop a new stealth fighter, favoring designs from Boeing and Northrop Grumman. This decision aims to bolster the Navy's capabilities in confronting China's military influence. The new fighter will replace the aging F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fleet.
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The U.S. Navy has decided to exclude Lockheed Martin Corp from the race to develop its next-generation carrier-based stealth fighter, according to sources familiar with the matter. This move is part of a strategic plan to strengthen the Navy's stance against China's growing military presence.
The Navy will pursue designs from Boeing Co and Northrop Grumman Corp for the F/A-XX program, which will succeed the aging F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fleet, a staple of naval aviation since the 1990s.
Lockheed Martin has not provided any comment regarding its exclusion from the program as of now.
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