The Navy's F/A-XX 6th Generation Fighter Might Get a 90% Cut in Funding

Summary and Key Points You Need To Know: The future of the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter program faces uncertainty as the Senate Armed Services Committee proposes a 90% funding cut, reducing the budget to under $54 million.

-This decision comes as the Navy prioritizes existing platforms like the F-35C amidst rising tensions with China. The F/A-XX, intended to replace aging F/A-18 Super Hornets, will include autonomous loyal wingman drones and operate in anti-access/area denial environments.