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USAF taps Boeing for $266M MOSA flight‑deck modernization to keep C‑17s flying to 2075

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $266 million contract to modernize the C‑17 Globemaster III flight deck using a Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA). The retrofit addresses avionics obsolescence and aims to keep the heavy airlifter operational through 2075.

2026-02-09T13:44:56.498413-08:00

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Think tank: USAF urged to buy 500 next‑generation fighters and B‑21 bombers to deter China

2026-02-09T13:29:32.395275-08:00

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Lockheed Martin unveils Lamprey plug-and-play Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle

2026-02-09T06:53:34.148531-08:00

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CSI Aviation secures over $1.2bn in ICE aviation contracts

2026-02-09T10:09:28.047448-08:00

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Hanwha misses revenue and pre‑tax targets as Korean defence exporters report record revenue Hanwha Aerospace beat net‑profit expectations but missed revenue and pre‑tax profit forecasts, knocking its shares down about 6%. The result comes as South Korea's defence and shipbuilding giants, including HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, posted record revenue on surging overseas demand for weapons and high‑value ships.

2026-02-09T19:48:54.643235-08:00

Hanwha misses revenue and pre‑tax targets as Korean defence exporters report record revenue

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USAF taps Boeing for $266M MOSA flight‑deck modernization to keep C‑17s flying to 2075 The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $266 million contract to modernize the C‑17 Globemaster III flight deck using a Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA). The retrofit addresses avionics obsolescence and aims to keep the heavy airlifter operational through 2075.

2026-02-09T13:44:56.498413-08:00

USAF taps Boeing for $266M MOSA flight‑deck modernization to keep C‑17s flying to 2075

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Think tank: USAF urged to buy 500 next‑generation fighters and B‑21 bombers to deter China A Mitchell Institute report argues the U.S. Air Force must acquire about 500 next‑generation stealth fighters and B‑21 bombers—including a major increase in F‑47 procurement and a doubled B‑21 fleet—to counter sanctuary‑denial threats from China. Authors Heather Penney and Mark Gunzinger warn against 'divest to invest' tradeoffs.

2026-02-09T13:29:32.395275-08:00

Think tank: USAF urged to buy 500 next‑generation fighters and B‑21 bombers to deter China

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CSI Aviation secures over $1.2bn in ICE aviation contracts US aviation services provider CSI Aviation has secured more than $1.2 billion in contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, boosting its government services backlog. The awards deepen CSI's role in domestic aircraft maintenance, logistics and support for ICE operations and materially increase near-term revenue visibility.

2026-02-09T10:09:28.047448-08:00

CSI Aviation secures over $1.2bn in ICE aviation contracts

Aviation Week

Rafael advances to next round in U.S. Army IFPC Inc 2 Second Interceptor competition Rafael has advanced to the next round of the U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2) Second Interceptor competition, joining Lockheed Martin and a Boeing–Anduril team. The decision follows a more than two‑year Army hunt for a complementary second interceptor for the IFPC Inc 2 launcher.

2026-02-09T08:38:48.277335-08:00

Rafael advances to next round in U.S. Army IFPC Inc 2 Second Interceptor competition

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin unveils Lamprey plug-and-play Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle Lockheed Martin on 9 February unveiled the Lamprey Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (MMAUV), a plug‑and‑play submersible that can discreetly hitch rides to operating areas, conduct surveillance and seabed operations, launch aerial drones and decoys, and deliver weapons including torpedoes for U.S. and allied forces.

2026-02-09T06:53:34.148531-08:00

Lockheed Martin unveils Lamprey plug-and-play Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle

Air Data News

Azerbaijan reportedly considering purchase of up to 48 Saab Gripen E/F fighters Azerbaijan is reported to be in talks to acquire up to 48 Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F fighters in a deal valued at about $6.5 billion, including logistics, training and long‑term sustainment. If confirmed, deliveries could begin from 2029, substantially modernizing the air force.

2026-02-09T06:15:10.984805-08:00

Azerbaijan reportedly considering purchase of up to 48 Saab Gripen E/F fighters

Breaking Defense

The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit series reshape regional air dominance The MQ-9B and Gambit series represent parallel uncrewed capabilities reshaping regional air dominance, offering persistent, scalable ISR and strike options. Their combination lets militaries address rising security challenges with lower risk to crewed platforms and affordably extend operational reach across contested regions.

2026-02-09T05:19:22.146856-08:00

The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit series reshape regional air dominance

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USAF taps Boeing for $266M MOSA flight‑deck modernization to keep C‑17s flying to 2075

Think tank: USAF urged to buy 500 next‑generation fighters and B‑21 bombers to deter China

Lockheed Martin unveils Lamprey plug-and-play Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle

CSI Aviation secures over $1.2bn in ICE aviation contracts

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