Another small schedule slip has postponed test jet deliveries to the Air Force, according to a Boeing spokesperson.
By Michael MarrowA major overhaul is coming in software for missile warning
Space Systems Command’s FORGE program is the first, major missile-warning software modernization effort in 20 years.
The aerospace giant chose to forego overall financial guidance for 2024 as it struggles with safety concerns in its commercial business.
By Michael Marrow
On Jan. 25, DoD announced that Lockheed Martin and Boeing have each won 15-month contracts worth $66 million to develop a new, more modern satellite design, with the service then deciding on which to use in building the two new MUOS birds.
By Theresa Hitchens
Drones for maintenance: After autonomous C-5 scan, Boeing looks to ‘weatherizing’ UAVs to go outside
“We’ve proven this works, we’ve proven the goodness,” Scott Belanger, capabilities integration team lead for Boeing Global Services, told reporters. “Now, where do we take it? How do we really scale it?”
By Jaspreet Gill
A senior Israeli official met with Pentagon acquisition officials and executives for American defense giants Boeing and Lockheed Martin, the Israeli Ministry of Defense said.
By Seth J. Frantzman
Breaking Defense toured Boeing’s Seattle-area facilities where the KC-46A is built, and company officials explained fixes in the works for six critical issues, from new cameras to better seals on fuel lines.
By Michael Marrow
DARPA and Aurora Flight Sciences’ X-65 prototype aims to pioneer a new type of aircraft that maneuvers using pressurized air instead of physical flight control surfaces.
By Michael Marrow
ROC-X – The solution to organic precision strike capabilities
At AUSA Global Force 2024, IAI will present integrated, AI-driven combat systems – both manned and unmanned – that are opening new opportunities on the battlefield.
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.
By Michael Marrow
“How in the hell do you lose an F-35?”
By Michael Marrow
Boeing, General Atomics, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and startup Anduril are in play to field the Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraft, Breaking Defense has learned.
By Michael Marrow
The UK originally announced a £1.4 billion agreement ($1.8 billion) had been reached for the 14 H-47 ER aircraft in May 2021 with deliveries set to begin in 2026 and run until 2030, but budgetary pressures linked to COVID-19 caused London to order a three year delay.
By Tim Martin
The Air Force transitioned from “rescue” to “recovery” operations after determining that two of the eight crew members who have not been located or recovered are likely also deceased.
By Michael Marrow
Boeing and the Air Force reportedly could not agree on the E-4B replacement’s contract terms and data rights.
By Michael Marrow
The first P-8A is expected in 2026, with all aircraft delivered “as early as fall 2027” and full operational capability online by 2033.
By Aaron Mehta
