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US Navy's new fighter jet threatened by funding dispute: Reuters
- The US Navy faces a funding dispute in 2025 over the F/A-XX program to develop its next-generation fighter jet in the United States.
- The dispute arose as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office plans to slash $454 million in F/A-XX funding, shifting it to other programs despite Congress initially approving it.
- This reduction and a potential three-year contract award delay have sparked strong objections from the Navy and key lawmakers who emphasize the fighter's role against advanced Chinese jets.
- A U.S. Official warned that without investing in a new generation of Navy fighters, the effectiveness of American aircraft carriers could be severely limited over the next three decades, especially as China advances with its cutting-edge J-50 and J-36 jets.
- If delayed, the program may be effectively canceled, undermining the Navy's ability to field a modern carrier-compatible stealth fighter in the 2030s and threatening power projection in contested Indo-Pacific regions.
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