Boeing won a Navy contract worth up to $20 billion to develop a new fighter. This adds a major program, but aircraft testing and any later work remain ahead.
The award gives Boeing a new military aircraft program and extends its fighter work. The contract covers development and tests, not a finished aircraft fleet. Any later work depends on successful tests, so those future gains are not guaranteed.
Northrop Grumman was one of 2 finalists, but Boeing won the Navy fighter contract. Losing the award takes this program opportunity away from Northrop.
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