Northrop Grumman’s F/A-XX Has No Vertical Tails and Its Engine Intake Sits on Top Like a B-21 Raider. This Is the U.S. Navy’s Next Fighter

Northrop Grumman’s F/A-XX Has No Vertical Tails and Its Engine Intake Sits on Top Like a B-21 Raider. This Is the U.S. Navy’s Next Fighter

Northrop Grumman’s short-lived video “glimpse” of its F/A-XX offering (the photo above is from that video) invites a world of relevant speculation about its configuration, relative “carrier” readiness, and stealth properties.  The most significant elements of the brief panoramic display are likely to be what was “not” seen, meaning the tail configuration of Northrop’s F/A-XX has not as of yet been seen in any released pictures thus far.  The exp…

Northrop Grumman Offers First Look at F/A-XX Concept Before The Pentagon Decides

The effort to develop the U.S. Navy’s next carrier-based fighter has entered a more visible stage, with new imagery and fresh comments from senior leadership suggesting that a long-awaited decision may soon be made. The program, known as F/A-XX, is intended to replace aging aircraft and ensure naval aviation remains effective in future conflicts. While much of the work remains classified, recent developments offer a clearer sense of direction. W…

Northrop Grumman Releases Video of Its Tailless Sixth-Generation Fighter Concept

Northrop Grumman has released a brief teaser that shows off its sixth-generation fighter concept, and what a look it is. For a few seconds, the camera circles the plane, displaying all of the important lines. The broad nose leads to a spacious cockpit, and the intake vents are tucked firmly up against the fuselage, making [...]

F/A-XX, the challenge for dominance of the seas: Northrop Grumman unveils the Tomcat's successor to beat Boeing - Economic Scenarios

In August 2026, the US Navy will make a decision that will shape the fate of naval aviation and the American defense industry for decades to come: the