The Air Force’s secret next-gen fighter has reached development phase

The Air Force’s secret next-gen fighter has reached development phase
The Air Force’s secret next-gen fighter has reached development phase

Moving to the development stage more than likely means that the Air Force has coalesced around a single fighter design made by a single prime contractor, said Richard Aboulafia, an aerospace analyst with AeroDynamic Advisory.

Germany chooses Chinook for future heavy lift competition

Germany chooses Chinook for future heavy lift competition
Germany chooses Chinook for future heavy lift competition

The Germany Ministry of Defense has selected Boeing’s CH-47F Chinook over Lockheed Martin Sikorsky’s CH-53K.

Air Force to name newest hypersonic weapon maker by September

Air Force to name newest hypersonic weapon maker by September
Air Force to name newest hypersonic weapon maker by September

The Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile program, although nascent, is “going pretty well,” program executive Brig. Gen. Heath Collins told Breaking Defense in an exclusive interview.

New Air Force One could face ‘quite a significant’ 3-year delay

New Air Force One could face ‘quite a significant’ 3-year delay
New Air Force One could face ‘quite a significant’ 3-year delay

The major driver of the delay is the bankruptcy of GDC Technics, Boeing’s original subcontractor for the VC-25B’s interiors, and the hiring of a new interior supplier, said Andrew Hunter, the Air Force’s assistant secretary for acquisition, technology and logistics.

Lawmakers press Air Force on speeding up purchase of Boeing E-7 Wedgetail

Lawmakers press Air Force on speeding up purchase of Boeing E-7 Wedgetail
Lawmakers press Air Force on speeding up purchase of Boeing E-7 Wedgetail

“Getting the airplanes is about a two-year process, and then modifying them is another two year process,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Tuesday. “There are things that we could do, however, to maybe get access to aircraft earlier one way or another.”

Air Force backtracks, now says it’s paying for KC-46 panoramic camera fix

Air Force backtracks, now says it’s paying for KC-46 panoramic camera fix
Air Force backtracks, now says it’s paying for KC-46 panoramic camera fix

The Air Force could not provide a cost estimate detailing what the service will pay in order to replace the KC-46’s panoramic sensors.

Interview: With radars and UAVs, Israel’s IAI diving ‘full force’ into US market

Interview: With radars and UAVs, Israel’s IAI diving ‘full force’ into US market
Interview: With radars and UAVs, Israel’s IAI diving ‘full force’ into US market

Israel Aerospace Industries President and CEO Boaz Levy speaks to Breaking Defense about his envisioned ‘network’ of firms in the US, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and new Gulf customers.

Lacking demand, Air Force may skip KC-Y tanker competition, Kendall says

Lacking demand, Air Force may skip KC-Y tanker competition, Kendall says
Lacking demand, Air Force may skip KC-Y tanker competition, Kendall says

“I love competition. I’m all for it. It’s the best tool have to reduce costs. But we actually have to have a demand for the other aircraft that’s being offered,” the Air Force Secretary said.

Boeing adds $1B in new charges for Air Force One replacement, T-7 Red Hawk programs

Boeing adds $1B in new charges for Air Force One replacement, T-7 Red Hawk programs
Boeing adds $1B in new charges for Air Force One replacement, T-7 Red Hawk programs

“Air Force One, I’m just going to call a very unique moment, a very unique negotiation, a very unique set of risks that Boeing probably shouldn’t have taken,” Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said. “But we are where we are, and we’re going to deliver great airplanes. And we’re going to recognize the costs associated with it.”

Air Force chooses Boeing E-7 Wedgetail to replace old AWACS planes

Air Force chooses Boeing E-7 Wedgetail to replace old AWACS planes
Air Force chooses Boeing E-7 Wedgetail to replace old AWACS planes

The decision had seemed an inevitability for months, but the timing of the announcement was a surprise.

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing to pay for upgrades to KC-46 tanker’s panoramic system

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing to pay for upgrades to KC-46 tanker’s panoramic system
EXCLUSIVE: Boeing to pay for upgrades to KC-46 tanker’s panoramic system

Whether the RVS 2.0 would include changes to the panoramic camera system was a major point of contention between the Air Force and the defense contractor.

Air Force’s nuclear modernization bill is cramping fighter jet procurement

Air Force’s nuclear modernization bill is cramping fighter jet procurement
Air Force’s nuclear modernization bill is cramping fighter jet procurement

“Ideally, I’d like to get to higher [fighter procurement rates],” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said. “If I had a big blank check, I’d actually take care of it all.”

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Scaling up: A factory ready for the future, today

Scaling up: A factory ready for the future, today
Scaling up: A factory ready for the future, today

Millennium’s Chief Executive Officer Jason Kim talks about the Boeing Small Sat Factory and where small sat manufacturing is going next.

CH-47F Chinook Block 2 moves toward production, without advanced rotor blades

CH-47F Chinook Block 2 moves toward production, without advanced rotor blades
CH-47F Chinook Block 2 moves toward production, without advanced rotor blades

The Army hasn’t committed to a large purchase of the cargo choppers, despite congressional pressure.