CNO nominee Adm. Caudle warns F/A-XX delays could jeopardize Navy’s air superiority
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The navy's f/a-xx next-gen fighter program is facing potential issues, with some reports suggesting it is in trouble. Delays in the program could jeopardize the navy's air superiority. Funding for the program is still being considered, with a proposed nearly $1 billion allocation in the fy26 funding bill.