Washington, Sept. 29 -- Congresswoman Ann Wagnere issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after the Navy chose Boeing to build the F/A-XX, the sixth generation strike fighter:
"It's official, St. Louis will be the home of both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force next generation fighter jets that will strengthen American air dominance worldwide. For years, I have been proud to champion the effort in Congress supporting our local defense industrial base for the F/A-18 and F-15 programs. Winning the F/A-XX next generation naval fighter program, on top of the already awarded F-47 fighter, is a monumental win for Missouri and the families in our community that build these jets to kee...