Boeing CEO says F-47 and F/A-XX awards lift defense growth and investment outlook
Boeing expects stronger growth in its defense business following its selection for the U.S. Air Force’s F-47 and the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX fighter programs, Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg said.
Rolls-Royce says £2.5 billion technology programme would advance next-generation aircraft engines
Rolls-Royce and the UK government have announced plans for a £2.5 billion technology programme to help secure a UK engine position on the next generation of narrowbody aircraft.
BAE Systems and Bombardier agree to explore next-generation combat air development in Canada
BAE Systems and Bombardier have signed an agreement to explore developing next-generation combat air capabilities in Canada.
U.S. Air Force plans $1 billion campus at Nellis to test F-47 sixth-generation fighter
The U.S. Air Force plans a $1.057 billion campus at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada to test the Boeing F-47 fighter, Air & Space Forces Magazine reported.
Poland’s F-35A fleet at home reaches 10, with more deliveries expected by year-end
Poland has received another Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II, bringing the number of its fighters stationed in the country to 10.
Lockheed Martin CEO says F-22 upgrades will deliver ‘fifth generation plus’ capability
Lockheed Martin is working with the U.S. military to upgrade the F-22’s sensors and communications, Chief Executive Jim Taiclet said.
Saab says Gripen E offer would give Canada domestic fighter production and long-term support
The Swedish company has named IMP, CAE and Magellan Aerospace as its principal partners for manufacturing, training and long-term support.
U.S. Air Force says AGM-183A ARRW standoff hypersonic missile moves into production
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin $694 million to produce and field the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon, formally moving the hypersonic missile beyond prototyping and flight testing.
Lockheed Martin’s subsidiary PZL Mielec to produce F-35 wiring harnesses in Poland
Lockheed Martin’s Polish subsidiary PZL Mielec will manufacture wiring harnesses for the F-35, with the first delivery planned for July 2027.
Saab offers to build Gripen fighters in Canada as part of bid for mixed fleet with F-35s
Saab is offering to build Gripen fighters in Canada as it tries to win political support for a mixed fleet that would see the aircraft fly alongside the country’s F-35s, Chief Executive Micael Johansson said.
Canada receives first two F-35 fighters as planned 88-aircraft fleet begins taking shape
Canada has taken delivery of its first two F-35A Lightning II fighters at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, where the aircraft will support military personnel training.
Two more Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters arrive in Rovaniemi, Finland
Finland took delivery of two more F-35A Lightning II fighters on Oct. 23, bringing the number of jets in the country to four.