US finalizes $4 billion military financing loan for Poland
Though Warsaw did not disclose how the new money will be spent, it could be put toward an acquisition of 32 additional F-35s in support of an air superiority program requirement.
Boeing nabs whopping $131 billion F-15 deal
The contract covers over a decade of potential work for US and international F-15 fighter jets.
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EXCLUSIVE: Air Force halts F-16 ejection seat competition
The 90-day suspension tees up a final decision on whether to compete a deal for new ejection seats on the F-16, despite a previous move by the Air Force to reopen the Next Generation Ejection Seat program.
Israel eyes dozens of new jets in airpower upgrade
This week on The Break Out, Israel just signaled a notable expansion of air power, and we walk the show floor of the Modern Day Marine conference.
US F-15E fighter jet downed by Iran
The loss of an American fighter jet over Iran would appear to be the first manned American aircraft downed over Iran during Operation Epic Fury.
LongShot program eyes new target for early flight tests
The first flight test for the X-68A was originally set to begin in December of 2023, Breaking Defense previously reported.
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Boeing abandons Indonesia F-15 bid
Jakarta signed on to buy up to 24 of the fighters in 2023, but never finalized a deal.
Grok for DoD and subs for North Korea: What you missed in defense over the break
Successfully tune out the news over the holidays? We don't believe you, but just in case ...
Shield AI’s X-BAT drone to be powered by same GE engine as F-15, F-16 fighters (Exclusive)
The announcement marks the first official partnership for GE on a drone wingman platform.
Senate confirms Wilsbach as Air Force Chief
The former head of Air Combat Command will now lead the Air Force as its next top uniformed officer, following the surprise retirement of Gen. David Allvin.
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Island surge: the Army’s Next Generation Command and Control in action
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Qatar’s new training facility is a ‘strategic move’ for both nations: Analysts
“The establishment of the new air base in the US is a strategic move that enhances Qatar's influence in the United States while simultaneously keeping potential political tensions with the US administration at bay, and strengthening personal ties with Trump,” one expert told Breaking Defense.
Okinawa-based F-15 squadrons responsible for nearly 60 percent of country’s scrambles
"We conduct surveillance of Japan's airspace in the area on a 24/7 basis and maintain readiness for any situation by utilizing all the systems and assets available to us," Col. Hideo Kiyonaga, chief of staff at the headquarters of the Southwestern Air Defense Force, told Breaking Defense.
Trump taps Wilsbach as next Air Force chief
Breaking Defense previously reported that former Air Combat Command chief Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach was a frontrunner to replace outgoing Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin.
Plans for Singapore F-15 training detachment in Guam cancelled
The decision was mutually agreed upon by Singapore and the US, according to a statement from Singapore's defense ministry.