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U.S. defense budget prioritizes F-47 fighter with $5 billion request while Navy’s F/A-XX receives limited funding
The Trump administration’s fiscal 2027 defense budget proposal allocates significantly more funding to the Air Force’s sixth-generation F-47 fighter than to the Navy’s F/A-XX program.
Pentagon requests 38 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters for U.S. Air Force in 2027 defense budget proposal
The Pentagon has requested funding for 85 F-35 fighter jets in its fiscal 2027 budget, including 38 F-35A variants for the U.S. Air Force.
USS Gerald R. Ford departs Croatia after port visit as Carrier Strike Group continues global deployment operations
The U.S. Navy said the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) has departed the Port of Split, Croatia, following a five-day visit from March 28 to April 2.
U.S. Army and Navy conduct successful test launch of common hypersonic missile from Cape Canaveral
The U.S. Army and U.S. Navy have conducted a successful test launch of a common hypersonic missile from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
BAE Systems secures $180 million contract from Sweden for Tridon Mk2 anti-aircraft system
BAE Systems has been awarded a $180 million contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the Tridon Mk2 anti-aircraft system.
Saab opens integration test site in Australia to support combat system upgrades for Hobart-class destroyers
Saab has announced the opening of a new test and integration facility in Australia to support upgrades to the Hobart-class destroyers.
Boeing, U.S. Department of War sign framework agreement to triple PAC-3 seeker production capacity
Boeing and the U.S. Department of War have agreed to a seven-year framework to expand production of PAC-3 seekers, aiming to meet growing global demand for air and missile defense systems.