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fighter

[fahy-ter] / ˈfaɪ tər /


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Northrop Grumman said in a statement that it “offered a highly survivable, digitally advanced sixth-generation fighter to the U.S. Navy. We look forward to receiving additional information about their selection.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

“Entering 2025, the company appeared to face a credible risk of exiting fighter production altogether.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

The Navy chose Boeing BA 1.78%increase; up pointing triangle to build its next-generation jet fighter, the latest in a run of contract wins at the aerospace giant’s military unit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Navy selected the aerospace company to manufacture its next-generation fighter jet.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

“We had not developed tactics to counter the attack of fighter planes.”

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

US forces will also continue their mission against IS in Syria, where the UN estimates that the group has up to 3,000 fighters.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Boeing beat Northrop Grumman for the deal, making Boeing the sole provider of sixth-generation tactical fighters for both the Navy and Air Force.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The fighting around Lalibela has involved the army and an Amhara militia that has allied with Tigrayan fighters.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Lockheed Martin, which makes the F-35 stealth fighter, which is flown by the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, is the only maker of fifth-generation jet fighters for the U.S. military.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

“What fighters? You are dreaming! Do wake up!”

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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