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Boeing Wins Contract for USAF's F-47, Shifts from Fixed-Price Deals

Boeing secures a major contract for the US Air Force's F-47, marking a strategic pivot from fixed-price contracts that have financially burdened the company. This win represents a critical step for Boeing in recovering its competitive position since its previous challenges.

2025-03-23T23:07:00.989084-07:00

Breaking Defense

Boeing Secures NGAD F-47 Fighter Contract Amidst Industry Competition

2025-03-21T08:33:41.196178-07:00

orlandosentinel.com

SpaceX Crew-10 Replaces Stranded ISS Astronauts After 9-Month Delay

2025-03-15T20:36:38.410234-07:00

Reuters

Trump to Announce $20B NGAD Fighter Jet Contract Today

2025-03-20T17:13:11.762454-07:00

Lockheed Martin News Timeline

aspistrategist.org.au

US Resumes Development of F-47 Fighter with Boeing as Prime Contractor The United States has unexpectedly announced the development continuation of the F-47 fighter, also known as NGAD, on 21 March. Boeing will lead the project, which promises enhanced range capabilities. The fighter retains large and costly design attributes outlined by former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.

2025-03-24T12:03:59.306286-07:00

US Resumes Development of F-47 Fighter with Boeing as Prime Contractor

The War Zone

Super Hornets Deploy Stormbreaker Bombs in Yemen Operations The U.S. Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornets are now conducting combat operations with GBU-53/B Stormbreaker glide bombs against Houthi militants in Yemen. This marks a significant deployment of advanced precision-guided munitions in the region's ongoing conflict.

2025-03-24T09:57:07.099548-07:00

Super Hornets Deploy Stormbreaker Bombs in Yemen Operations

Air Data News

Dassault Considers Rafale Offer to Portugal Amid F-35 Turnaround Portugal evaluates Dassault's Rafale as a replacement for its aging F-16 fleet, following a reassessment of its F-35 acquisition plans. Economic and strategic factors are driving this consideration ahead of the upcoming May elections.

2025-03-24T04:11:42.223789-07:00

Dassault Considers Rafale Offer to Portugal Amid F-35 Turnaround

Axios

F-35 Fighter Jet Jobs Concentrated in Key States Amid Geopolitical Tensions The F-35 program is pivotal for economic activity in numerous U.S. states. As geopolitical tensions rise, the program’s significance extends beyond national defense, driving job creation and technological advancements crucial to local economies.

2025-03-24T02:09:07.787684-07:00

F-35 Fighter Jet Jobs Concentrated in Key States Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Leeham News

Boeing Wins Contract for USAF's F-47, Shifts from Fixed-Price Deals Boeing secures a major contract for the US Air Force's F-47, marking a strategic pivot from fixed-price contracts that have financially burdened the company. This win represents a critical step for Boeing in recovering its competitive position since its previous challenges.

2025-03-23T23:07:00.989084-07:00

Boeing Wins Contract for USAF's F-47, Shifts from Fixed-Price Deals

defence-industry.eu

Lockheed Martin Loses NGAD Contract to Boeing, Reaffirms Air Superiority Commitment Lockheed Martin, after not being selected for the U.S. Air Force's NGAD program, emphasized its continued drive to advance air superiority technologies. Despite the setback, Lockheed Martin remains dedicated to developing critical technologies to meet and outpace emerging threats.

2025-03-23T12:56:05.052230-07:00

Lockheed Martin Loses NGAD Contract to Boeing, Reaffirms Air Superiority Commitment

FlightGlobal

Sierra Nevada Expands in Australia Supporting AUKUS-Related Programs Sierra Nevada establishes a new subsidiary in Adelaide, bolstering Australian defense capabilities with support for Boeing P-8 and Northrop Grumman MQ-4C. This move aligns with AUKUS optimism and includes efforts to enhance domestic defense tech production.

2025-03-23T10:59:49.538959-07:00

Sierra Nevada Expands in Australia Supporting AUKUS-Related Programs

Financial Times

Saab Promotes Unique Capabilities of Spy Plane to Nordic Nations As European countries show caution towards US military products, Saab is positioning its advanced spy plane as the optimal solution for Nordic defense needs. The Swedish defense contractor emphasizes the aircraft's unique functionality and strategic advantages in regional security environments.

2025-03-22T22:04:20.129835-07:00

Saab Promotes Unique Capabilities of Spy Plane to Nordic Nations

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