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Boeing won the US Navy’s $20 billion F/A-XX contract that aims to replace Hornet and Growler aircraft and, Air Force’s F-47 program. Opportunities for shared technology and lower development risk but concerns about competition, oversight and exports.Air & Space Power: Develop an awareness of how future combat aircraft, systems integration and fleet replacement decisions influence air power capability and operational effectiveness.
Technology & Innovation: Understand how common technology, simulation, software and systems integration can reduce development risk and support the delivery of complex future capabilities.
Strategic Influences: Assess how industrial capacity, competition, programme management and exportability can influence long-term national capability and strategic options.
