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Aug 28, 2023
The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman see schedule delays for ICBM replacement as a massive military construction effort takes shape.
Aug 25, 2023
The U.S. Air Force’s research and acquisition bureaucracy will play only a supporting role as the service’s energy office leads flight demonstration.
Aug 22, 2023
A top USAF officer says aircraft will arrive in Ukraine next year but warns they will not be a silver bullet in fighting Russia.
Aug 21, 2023
Poland’s helicopter procurement plans dwarf those of other European countries.
Aug 16, 2023
An aircraft carrier accident report concludes that the UK’s first F-35 squadron was not ready for its 2021 Indo-Pacific deployment.

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Jul 21, 2024
Speaking ahead of Farnborough Airshow, Boeing Defense and Space President Ted Colbert said he expects the company to see strong growth in Europe.
Jul 21, 2024
Congressional representatives head to Farnborough on the heels of a NATO summit that sought to increase momentum for international co-production of key weapons.
Jul 21, 2024
“The big thing here is this is a start to getting Ukraine into Western equipment [and] Western tactics," U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker says.
Jul 21, 2024
Ukraine is transitioning to the “correct side of the cost curve” in its ongoing battle to deal with Russian one-way attack UAS, a senior USAF official says.
Jul 20, 2024
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall says the U.S. Air Force and Boeing have agreed to cost terms on production of E-7A Wedgetail prototypes.
Jul 18, 2024
Airbus’ combined tanker programs boast more in-service aircraft than the Boeng KC-46A, and the company’s acceptance across diverse regional markets is a sign of its healthier outlook in the space.
Jul 18, 2024
Gen. David Allvin says software advancements make it possible to have the independent systems work together in a way that does not affect security.
Jul 18, 2024
The U.S. Navy this week disclosed that a T-45C Goshawk experienced another engine malfunction, prompting an emergency landing on July 10.