The U.S. government is spending $20 billion to jumpstart the Air Force’s new secret fighter jet, even though it’s still struggling to build the costly F-35

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The U.S. government is spending $20 billion to jumpstart the Air Force’s new secret fighter jet, even though it’s still struggling to build the costly F-35 - Fortune

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Boeing's initial contract to proceed with production on a version for the Air Force is worth an estimated $20 billion.

A fleet of about 100 future B-21 stealth bombers at an estimated total cost of at least $130 billion is also planned.

Critics have questioned the cost and the necessity of the program as the Pentagon is still struggling to fully produce its current most advanced jet, the F-35, which is expected to cost taxpayers more than $1.7 trillion over its lifespan.