DOD Budget Has Minimal F/A-XX Funding As Program Awaits Its Fate

Boeing rendering of potential F/A-XX fighter. Credit: Boeing

Boeing rendering of potential F/A-XX fighter.

Credit: Boeing
The Pentagon’s minimal budget request for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation fighter will keep the program limping along as it awaits a decision on its future from President Trump and top Defense Department civilian leaders. The plan also goes against congressional intent in the reconciliation bill...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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