Boeing aims for annual output of 6 E-7 Wedgetails to fill global early warning ‘gap’

Boeing aims for annual output of 6 E-7 Wedgetails to fill global early warning ‘gap’
Boeing aims for annual output of 6 E-7 Wedgetails to fill global early warning ‘gap’

As Breaking Defense toured Boeing’s Seattle area facilities where the E-7 radar plane will take shape, company officials talked about getting the bird in the air — and their vision for what it can do.

US green-lights potential $300M torpedo sale for German P-8 Poseidons

US green-lights potential $300M torpedo sale for German P-8 Poseidons
US green-lights potential $300M torpedo sale for German P-8 Poseidons

“The sale will improve Germany’s capability to meet current and future threats by upgrading Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities on its P-8A aircraft,” the State Department said in a release.

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“The Influence of Sea Power” – Distributed Maritime Operations: Sensors, Networks & Effects

“The Influence of Sea Power” – Distributed Maritime Operations: Sensors, Networks & Effects
“The Influence of Sea Power” – Distributed Maritime Operations: Sensors, Networks & Effects

Part 3 of a narrative series illustrating how Elbit America’s USA-manufactured products enable customers to successfully accomplish their most demanding missions.

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.

F-35B to fly at Singapore Air Show, plus B-52 flyby & Indian Light Combat Aircraft

F-35B to fly at Singapore Air Show, plus B-52 flyby & Indian Light Combat Aircraft
F-35B to fly at Singapore Air Show, plus B-52 flyby & Indian Light Combat Aircraft

An F-35B from US Marine Corps Fighter Attack Squadron 121 at Iwakuni will remind China of its ability to do vertical landings and short takeoffs from islands and bases throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

$2.3T Spending Bill Cuts $2B From DoD Request: $3.7B Shifted For Va. Class Sub & P-8s

$2.3T Spending Bill Cuts $2B From DoD Request: $3.7B Shifted For Va. Class Sub & P-8s
$2.3T Spending Bill Cuts $2B From DoD Request: $3.7B Shifted For Va. Class Sub & P-8s

With a presidential veto hanging in the air, Congress charges ahead on huge federal spending votes.

‘Ships Don’t Feed Hungry Children:’ Dems Rip GOP COVID Bill

‘Ships Don’t Feed Hungry Children:’ Dems Rip GOP COVID Bill
‘Ships Don’t Feed Hungry Children:’ Dems Rip GOP COVID Bill

“You don’t have to be a doctor or a four-star general to understand that spending billions on new helicopters, combat vehicles, and fighter jets is not the solution” to the COIVD problem, said Rep. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.

House Appropriators Add 12 F-35s, Boost Weapons Spending, But…

House Appropriators Add 12 F-35s, Boost Weapons Spending, But…
House Appropriators Add 12 F-35s, Boost Weapons Spending, But…

“To us, it means that there is going to be much more tension and debate over future modernization programs as flat investment will not enable DoD to recapitalize in a timely and militarily relevant pace,” says defense analyst Byron Callan.

New Navy Secretary Makes Surprise Trip to Norway

New Navy Secretary Makes Surprise Trip to Norway
New Navy Secretary Makes Surprise Trip to Norway

Braithwaite’s travel to Oslo will see him formally relinquish his ambassadorship there, a unique situation that has seen him hold two Senate-confirmed positions simultaneously.  

Trump Strips $3.8B For Border Wall From F-35s, Navy Ships, National Guard

Trump Strips $3.8B For Border Wall From F-35s, Navy Ships, National Guard
Trump Strips $3.8B For Border Wall From F-35s, Navy Ships, National Guard

Rep. Thornberry, the senior Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, said the White House move to repurpose military procurement money “is in violation of the separation of powers within the Constitution… and I believe that it requires Congress to take action.”

Eying China, Navy Refits P-8 Plane For Deeper Strike

Eying China, Navy Refits P-8 Plane For Deeper Strike
Eying China, Navy Refits P-8 Plane For Deeper Strike

Submarines, spy planes, and surface ships are all getting an overhaul as the Navy worries about Chinese precision standoff weapons holding the US fleet at bay.

Along The Russian Border, Norway Holds The Northern Line

Along The Russian Border, Norway Holds The Northern Line
Along The Russian Border, Norway Holds The Northern Line

Oslo has come to the conclusion “we cannot rely on our allies to do everything” and is boosting its own efforts to protect its High North border with Russia.

Norway Flies With B-52s Above Arctic; IOC For Their F-35s

Norway Flies With B-52s Above Arctic; IOC For Their F-35s
Norway Flies With B-52s Above Arctic; IOC For Their F-35s

Norway took a major step toward replacing its F-16s when Norwegian air chief Brig. Gen. Tonje Skinnarland declared Norway’s F-35As operational after completing a deployment at Orland Main Air Station.

The Navy Is Back In Iceland, But Left Its Carrier At Home

The Navy Is Back In Iceland, But Left Its Carrier At Home
The Navy Is Back In Iceland, But Left Its Carrier At Home

The 2nd Fleet wants to “decentralize decision making and allow the on-scene commander to take the initiative,” Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis says.