U.S. Navy clears Boeing MQ-25A Stingray unmanned refuelling aircraft for low-rate production after first flight milestone
The U.S. Navy has cleared the MQ-25A Stingray unmanned refuelling aircraft to move into low-rate initial production after the programme received Milestone C approval.
U.S. Air Force links expanded F-15EX procurement plan to F-35 upgrade and delivery delays
The U.S. Air Force’s decision to more than double its planned purchase of F-15EX Eagle II fighters was partly driven by delays to key F-35 upgrades, a senior service official told lawmakers on May 12.
U.S. Air Force and Boeing launch new plan to improve KC-46 Pegasus readiness and fleet availability
The United States Air Force and Boeing have agreed on a new plan aimed at improving the readiness of the KC-46 Pegasus tanker fleet and accelerating delivery of upgraded capabilities.
Canada weighs Saab, Boeing and L3Harris early warning aircraft for future surveillance fleet
Canada is preparing to select a new fleet of airborne early warning and control aircraft as part of a military modernization effort focused on detecting threats such as hypersonic and cruise missiles.
U.S. approves potential $373.6 million sale of JDAM-ER precision-guided munition kits to Ukraine
he U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine involving Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range kits and related equipment valued at an estimated $373.6 million.
U.S. Air Force approves T-7A Red Hawk for production, awards $219 million contract for first 14 aircraft
The U.S. Air Force has approved the T-7A Red Hawk for production following a Milestone C decision on April 23.
Israel approves acquisition of new F-35 and F-15IA fighter squadrons as part of long-term military buildup plan
The Israel Ministry of Defense has received approval to acquire two new fighter squadrons for the Israeli Air Force.
U.S. Air Force expands E-7 Wedgetail order to seven aircraft with $2.4 billion contract amendment
U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced on April 30 that the Pentagon has placed an order for five additional E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and command aircraft.
U.S. Navy MQ-25A drone completes first flight with Rolls-Royce engine, marking key program milestone
The MQ-25A is designed primarily for aerial refueling and is expected to extend the strike range of the U.S. Carrier […]
UK tests defence supply chains in wartime exercise as government seeks to strengthen industrial resilience
Participants are working through a scenario that requires a prolonged surge in demand for key military equipment. The exercise is […]
Boeing introduces new predictive maintenance system to boost C-17 fleet readiness and reduce downtime
The new Aircraft Data Reasoner, or ADR, collects onboard aircraft data to provide near-real-time monitoring of system and component health. […]
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works system supports first MQ-25A flight as Boeing and U.S. Navy advance carrier drone programme
Lockheed Martin announced that its Skunk Works MDCX command-and-control platform supported the first flight of the MQ-25A Stingray, as Boeing and the U.S. Navy advanced development of carrier-based unmanned aviation capabilities.