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L3Harris eyes up to 12-aircraft EA-37B Compass Call expansion; $2.9B in new US orders expected

The U.S. Air Force plans to add up to 12 aircraft to its existing orderbook for 10 EA-37B Compass Call electronic-attack jets. L3Harris expects a significant share of the follow-on work—projected at $2.9 billion in US orders—supporting accelerated growth of Compass Call EW capacity.

2026-05-08T16:09:00.082923-07:00

Air Data News

Embraer posts record Q1 on defense growth: $1.4B revenue (+31%) and 52% higher operating profit, while deliveries stay on track

2026-05-08T06:31:42.839086-07:00

The War Zone

US Super Hornet strikes disable two Iranian oil tankers attempting to breach the Strait of Hormuz blockade

2026-05-08T09:52:26.521858-07:00

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U.S. Marine Corps to phase out F/A-18 Hornet and eliminate Hornet-related maintenance jobs by 2030

2026-05-08T12:57:43.506406-07:00

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L3Harris eyes up to 12-aircraft EA-37B Compass Call expansion; $2.9B in new US orders expected The U.S. Air Force plans to add up to 12 aircraft to its existing orderbook for 10 EA-37B Compass Call electronic-attack jets. L3Harris expects a significant share of the follow-on work—projected at $2.9 billion in US orders—supporting accelerated growth of Compass Call EW capacity.

2026-05-08T16:09:00.082923-07:00

L3Harris eyes up to 12-aircraft EA-37B Compass Call expansion; $2.9B in new US orders expected

AeroTime

Maverick Act clears Senate, enabling potential return of three retired F-14 Tomcats to flight The U.S. Senate passed the “Maverick Act,” which would preserve and potentially restore up to three retired Navy F-14 Tomcats. The bill would allow transfers tied to surplus parts, setting conditions for one jet to be returned to flying condition.

2026-05-08T14:03:40.765785-07:00

Maverick Act clears Senate, enabling potential return of three retired F-14 Tomcats to flight

Breaking Defense

Turkish Air Force contracts first batch of indigenous TAI KAAN Block 10 jets Turkish Aerospace CEO Mehmet Demiroglu says Turkey’s air force has contracted its first batch of KAAN aircraft—initially 20 Block 10 jets—described as the program’s first order with follow-on quantities expected to grow over time. The statement underscores the KAAN’s transition from development into contracted production phases.

2026-05-08T13:05:03.898284-07:00

Turkish Air Force contracts first batch of indigenous TAI KAAN Block 10 jets

DefenseNews.com

U.S. Marine Corps to phase out F/A-18 Hornet and eliminate Hornet-related maintenance jobs by 2030 A Marine Corps memo says the F/A-18 Hornet will be deactivated from service and maintenance, with Hornet specialty maintenance positions ending by 2030. Impacted enlisted Marines will be offered retraining, reassignment, or face “career dead ends,” according to the service’s transition plans.

2026-05-08T12:57:43.506406-07:00

U.S. Marine Corps to phase out F/A-18 Hornet and eliminate Hornet-related maintenance jobs by 2030

The War Zone

US Super Hornet strikes disable two Iranian oil tankers attempting to breach the Strait of Hormuz blockade The U.S. Navy launched precision munitions from an F/A-18 Super Hornet operating off USS George H.W. Bush to disable two Iranian oil tankers by hitting their smokestacks as they tried to bypass the blockade. Reports frame the action as part of an escalation after earlier U.S.-Iran exchanges.

2026-05-08T09:52:26.521858-07:00

US Super Hornet strikes disable two Iranian oil tankers attempting to breach the Strait of Hormuz blockade

AeroTime

KF-21 Boramae declared fully combat-ready after final DAPA evaluation South Korea’s DAPA has declared the KF-21 Boramae fully combat-ready, concluding nearly three years of evaluation and clearing the fighter for operational service. The decision marks the end of the programme’s final confirmation phase and enables the aircraft’s transition into routine service operations.

2026-05-08T08:02:37.706087-07:00

KF-21 Boramae declared fully combat-ready after final DAPA evaluation

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Embraer posts record Q1 on defense growth: $1.4B revenue (+31%) and 52% higher operating profit, while deliveries stay on track Embraer reported its best first quarter in company history, with record $1.4 billion revenue (+31%) and operating profit up 52%. The Brazilian airframer delivered 44 aircraft in the prior quarter, citing defense demand strength and saying commercial/business jet demand remains intact despite ongoing supply-chain strains.

2026-05-08T06:31:42.839086-07:00

Embraer posts record Q1 on defense growth: $1.4B revenue (+31%) and 52% higher operating profit, while deliveries stay on track

FlightGlobal

Baykar signs first Kizilelma export contract with Indonesia for 12 UCAVs (options up to 48) starting in 2028 Baykar has finalized its first export agreement for the jet-powered Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft with Indonesia’s Republikorp, covering deliveries of 12 UCAVs beginning in 2028 and options for 36 additional airframes (48 total). The deal follows Baykar’s Kizilelma export bid and its public display of the full-scale model at SAHA 2026.

2026-05-08T01:51:35.055091-07:00

Baykar signs first Kizilelma export contract with Indonesia for 12 UCAVs (options up to 48) starting in 2028

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L3Harris eyes up to 12-aircraft EA-37B Compass Call expansion; $2.9B in new US orders expected

Embraer posts record Q1 on defense growth: $1.4B revenue (+31%) and 52% higher operating profit, while deliveries stay on track

US Super Hornet strikes disable two Iranian oil tankers attempting to breach the Strait of Hormuz blockade

U.S. Marine Corps to phase out F/A-18 Hornet and eliminate Hornet-related maintenance jobs by 2030

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