The U.S. Navy has quietly delayed nearly $1 billion in funding for F/A-XX—its next-generation carrier-based fighter. With Super Hornet production ending in 2025, that decision could create a dangerous capability gap for the carrier air wing.But here’s the twist: what if the Air Force’s F-47 is the answer?What if Boeing’s last fighter project becomes the Navy’s lifeline?In this episode, we break down: Why the Navy hit pause on F/A-XX How Boeing’s F-47 could fill the void The high-stakes history of joint fighters—from the F-111 to the F-22 And why this might be the last chance for Boeing and the Navy to stay in the fight