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US Navy awards Sikorsky $879M contract for CH-53K helicopters
The U.S. Navy has awarded Sikorsky a contract to build nine more CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopters, with language added into the contract to continue bringing down the cost of the aircraft.
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CNO: Navy to roll out new aviation depot maintenance plan
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday told lawmakers there have been recent improvements in the mission-capable rates of the sea service’s fighter jets.
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The Air Force’s new ABMS strategy: Buy new capability, now
In buying the first pieces of the Advanced Battle Management System, the Air Force hopes to prove the program’s worth.
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Philippines gets approval for F-16, missile buy worth over $2 billion
The Philippines could also buy Raytheon Technologies AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and Boeing AGM-84L-1 Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles.
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Cotton nominated to run Air Force’s nuclear enterprise at pivotal time
If confirmed, Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton would be the first Black man to run Air Force Global Strike Command.
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Who is the mystery buyer of Airbus C295 aircraft?
Airbus is selling its C295 tactical airlifter to a mystery Southeast Asian customer and is fulfilling a follow-on order for Thailand, the company announced.
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German defense ministry seeks $5.3 billion for next FCAS research phase
Berlin wants to create a separate pot of 750 million euros dedicated solely to national developments.
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US Air Force attempts to awaken spectrum ops after decades of waning electromagnetic warfare
The service has taken a number of steps to improve its electromagnetic spectrum posture — from reorganizing oversight to relying more on adaptable technologies. Lawmakers have pushed the Air Force to do more.
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More cost overruns are coming for Boeing as the KC-46 program logs another two technical deficiencies
The KC-46 now has six “category 1” deficiencies on the books.
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Another Boeing-Airbus tanker war is coming soon
The Air Force wants to buy as many as 160 KC-Y tankers after it’s finished with KC-46 production. Both Airbus and Boeing are ready to compete.
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US Navy awards Sikorsky $879M contract for CH-53K helicopters
The U.S. Navy has awarded Sikorsky a contract to build nine more CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopters, with language added into the contract to continue bringing down the cost of the aircraft.
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CNO: Navy to roll out new aviation depot maintenance plan
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday told lawmakers there have been recent improvements in the mission-capable rates of the sea service’s fighter jets.
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The Air Force’s new ABMS strategy: Buy new capability, now
In buying the first pieces of the Advanced Battle Management System, the Air Force hopes to prove the program’s worth.
-
Philippines gets approval for F-16, missile buy worth over $2 billion
The Philippines could also buy Raytheon Technologies AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and Boeing AGM-84L-1 Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles.
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Cotton nominated to run Air Force’s nuclear enterprise at pivotal time
If confirmed, Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton would be the first Black man to run Air Force Global Strike Command.
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Who is the mystery buyer of Airbus C295 aircraft?
Airbus is selling its C295 tactical airlifter to a mystery Southeast Asian customer and is fulfilling a follow-on order for Thailand, the company announced.
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German defense ministry seeks $5.3 billion for next FCAS research phase
Berlin wants to create a separate pot of 750 million euros dedicated solely to national developments.
-
US Air Force attempts to awaken spectrum ops after decades of waning electromagnetic warfare
The service has taken a number of steps to improve its electromagnetic spectrum posture — from reorganizing oversight to relying more on adaptable technologies. Lawmakers have pushed the Air Force to do more.
-
More cost overruns are coming for Boeing as the KC-46 program logs another two technical deficiencies
The KC-46 now has six “category 1” deficiencies on the books.
-
Another Boeing-Airbus tanker war is coming soon
The Air Force wants to buy as many as 160 KC-Y tankers after it’s finished with KC-46 production. Both Airbus and Boeing are ready to compete.
-
US Navy awards Sikorsky $879M contract for CH-53K helicopters
The U.S. Navy has awarded Sikorsky a contract to build nine more CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopters, with language added into the contract to continue bringing down the cost of the aircraft.
-
CNO: Navy to roll out new aviation depot maintenance plan
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday told lawmakers there have been recent improvements in the mission-capable rates of the sea service’s fighter jets.
-
The Air Force’s new ABMS strategy: Buy new capability, now
In buying the first pieces of the Advanced Battle Management System, the Air Force hopes to prove the program’s worth.
-
Philippines gets approval for F-16, missile buy worth over $2 billion
The Philippines could also buy Raytheon Technologies AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and Boeing AGM-84L-1 Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles.
-
Cotton nominated to run Air Force’s nuclear enterprise at pivotal time
If confirmed, Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton would be the first Black man to run Air Force Global Strike Command.
-
Who is the mystery buyer of Airbus C295 aircraft?
Airbus is selling its C295 tactical airlifter to a mystery Southeast Asian customer and is fulfilling a follow-on order for Thailand, the company announced.
-
German defense ministry seeks $5.3 billion for next FCAS research phase
Berlin wants to create a separate pot of 750 million euros dedicated solely to national developments.
-
US Air Force attempts to awaken spectrum ops after decades of waning electromagnetic warfare
The service has taken a number of steps to improve its electromagnetic spectrum posture — from reorganizing oversight to relying more on adaptable technologies. Lawmakers have pushed the Air Force to do more.
-
More cost overruns are coming for Boeing as the KC-46 program logs another two technical deficiencies
The KC-46 now has six “category 1” deficiencies on the books.
-
Another Boeing-Airbus tanker war is coming soon
The Air Force wants to buy as many as 160 KC-Y tankers after it’s finished with KC-46 production. Both Airbus and Boeing are ready to compete.



