Pentagon to Name Company for New Navy Fighter Contract: Reuters

Oct. 7, 2025, 10:15 AM UTC

The US Pentagon will select a company to design and build the Navy’s new stealth fighter as soon as this week, Reuters reports, citing people familiar with the matter.

  • Boeing and Northrop Grumman are competing for the multibillion-dollar contract
  • Decision to move ahead made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday
  • Navy and the Pentagon did not respond to Reuters’ requests for comment

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