#BREAKING | The Pentagon is expected to select a defense company this week to design and build the Navy"s next stealth fighter, according to a U.S. official and two individuals familiar with the decision. This selection comes after months of delays and represents a multibillion-dollar effort for a jet that is considered central to U.S. efforts to counter China.
This development follows earlier reports regarding the Navy"s focus on enhancing its aerial capabilities amid growing geopolitical tensions.
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