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Aug 8, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET
US Navy A-12 Avenger II program projected $57B for 620
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The Navy’s A-12 Avenger II stealth carrier aircraft plan was projected at 620 aircraft and $57B but ended before a prototype flew.
WHO: US Navy
WHAT: Projected A-12 Avenger II stealth carrier strike aircraft program for 620 aircraft and $57B ended before a prototype flew.
WHEN: Reported Aug 8, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Weight growth, composite manufacturing issues, schedule slippage, and a rigid development contract ended the program before a prototype flew.
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