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.

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Six ways DEFIANT X supports the Army’s total mission

Six ways DEFIANT X supports the Army’s total mission
Six ways DEFIANT X supports the Army’s total mission

The wars of tomorrow are won with the innovations of today.

EXCLUSIVE: US KC-46 tankers operating on NATO’s eastern front

EXCLUSIVE: US KC-46 tankers operating on NATO’s eastern front
EXCLUSIVE: US KC-46 tankers operating on NATO’s eastern front

Open source info showed the KC-46 refueling aircraft over the skies of Poland and Germany this week, and Air Force officials confirmed its support of “real-world, theater operational missions.”

Boeing defense head Leanne Caret set to retire

Boeing defense head Leanne Caret set to retire
Boeing defense head Leanne Caret set to retire

The big challenge for Ted Colbert, who will lead Boeing’s defense biz starting on April 1, will be “righting the ship after years of under investment in engineering and technical resources,” said aviation analyst Richard Aboulafia.

Small satellites: A booming industry

Small satellites: A booming industry
Small satellites: A booming industry

Jason Kim, chief executive officer of Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, talks about the small satellite sector – what is happening with small sats today and where they are going tomorrow.

Saudi Chinook delivery on schedule, Boeing turns eyes to F-15 upgrades

Saudi Chinook delivery on schedule, Boeing turns eyes to F-15 upgrades
Saudi Chinook delivery on schedule, Boeing turns eyes to F-15 upgrades

A Boeing executive said the Saudis have successful used their F-15SA to “kill” cruise missiles fired by the Iranian-backed Houthi militias in Yemen, a missile defense capability that the Kingdom needs.

Air Force One replacement facing additional delays, up to 17 months late: sources

Air Force One replacement facing additional delays, up to 17 months late: sources
Air Force One replacement facing additional delays, up to 17 months late: sources

Two sources with knowledge of the program told Breaking Defense that Boeing now projects the VC-25B program will run 17 months behind schedule.

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Six ways the KC-46 gives the U.S. and allies key advantages in global mobility

Six ways the KC-46 gives the U.S. and allies key advantages in global mobility
Six ways the KC-46 gives the U.S. and allies key advantages in global mobility

The KC-46A is the only tanker that meets stringent U.S. civil and military aviation requirements.

In Singapore, Boeing touts P-8 Poseidon multi-sensor pod, for more ‘multi-mission’ uses

In Singapore, Boeing touts P-8 Poseidon multi-sensor pod, for more ‘multi-mission’ uses
In Singapore, Boeing touts P-8 Poseidon multi-sensor pod, for more ‘multi-mission’ uses

The new pod takes the P-8 “and further expands it to be truly multi-int and multi-spectral,” a Boeing rep said.

State Department approves $13B F-15EX sale to Indonesia, on heels of Rafale deal

State Department approves $13B F-15EX sale to Indonesia, on heels of Rafale deal
State Department approves $13B F-15EX sale to Indonesia, on heels of Rafale deal

Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto had previously indicated that Indonesia was interested in buying both Rafales and the F-15EX, as part of a major defense spending increase planned for the coming decades.

Boeing offers P-8A to replace Canada’s CP-140 patrol fleet

Boeing offers P-8A to replace Canada’s CP-140 patrol fleet
Boeing offers P-8A to replace Canada’s CP-140 patrol fleet

Boeing’s offer comes as the US Navy has stopped purchasing new P-8As for the foreseeable future.

Blackhawk pilots could fly with AI ‘assistants’ in the near-future

Blackhawk pilots could fly with AI ‘assistants’ in the near-future
Blackhawk pilots could fly with AI ‘assistants’ in the near-future

Under a new contract awarded by DARPA, Northrop Grumman, in partnership with the University of Central Florida, will develop a prototype AI assistant embedded in augmented reality headsets for rotary pilots.