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Boeing CEO Ortberg Outlines 737 MAX Ramp, 787 Delivery Hurdles and F-47 Investment

In his first in-depth interview, Kelly Ortberg detailed plans to boost 737 MAX production from 42 jets a month today to 47 by early 2026, noted that some 787s remain parked pending new seat certification, and confirmed record spending on Boeing’s F-47 Next-Gen fighter bid.

2025-05-28T23:02:15.056594-07:00

The War Zone

Trump Offers F-47 Sixth-Gen Fighter to Japan Over GCAP Delay Fears

2025-05-30T10:29:07.985432-07:00

Washington Post

Air Force One Sale to Qatar Stalled by Liability Concerns Over White House “Gift” Maneuver

2025-05-28T17:54:36.969086-07:00

defence-industry.eu

Netherlands Completes Delivery of All 24 Pledged F-16 Fighters to Ukraine

2025-05-26T10:46:37.122230-07:00

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Janes

Türkiye Weighs KC-46A Pegasus versus A330 MRTT to Replace KC-135R Tankers Türkiye’s air force is evaluating bids from Boeing and Airbus to replace its aging KC-135R Stratotanker fleet, pitting the KC-46A Pegasus against the A330 MRTT. The long-delayed competition will determine Ankara’s next-generation tanker and shape its aerial refueling capabilities.

2025-06-01T23:06:12.682492-07:00

Türkiye Weighs KC-46A Pegasus versus A330 MRTT to Replace KC-135R Tankers

The Aviationist

UK Eyes Return of RAF Nuclear Strike Role with F-35As After 27-Year Hiatus Britain’s Strategic Defence Review may endorse reintroducing a Royal Air Force nuclear strike mission by acquiring F-35A Lightning II jets, reviving a capability dormant since Tornado GR1s stood down in 1998 amid evolving threat perceptions. Sources say the move underscores a shift towards bolstering strategic deterrence.

2025-06-01T07:29:43.766684-07:00

UK Eyes Return of RAF Nuclear Strike Role with F-35As After 27-Year Hiatus

Reuters

Japan Doubts 2035 Rollout of Anglo-Italian Next-Gen Fighter, Weighs F-35 Stopgaps Japan is increasingly skeptical that its joint next-generation fighter with the UK and Italy will deploy by its 2035 target, sources say. As delays loom, Tokyo is evaluating imports of additional U.S. F-35s or upgrades to legacy jets to fill emerging air-defence gaps.

2025-05-31T09:14:24.591978-07:00

Japan Doubts 2035 Rollout of Anglo-Italian Next-Gen Fighter, Weighs F-35 Stopgaps

The War Zone

Trump Offers F-47 Sixth-Gen Fighter to Japan Over GCAP Delay Fears President Trump has proposed Boeing’s new F-47 sixth-generation fighter to Japan as concerns mount over possible delays in the Global Combat Air Program. Tokyo is also considering additional F-35 acquisitions as a contingency to safeguard its air superiority timeline and regional deterrence posture.

2025-05-30T10:29:07.985432-07:00

Trump Offers F-47 Sixth-Gen Fighter to Japan Over GCAP Delay Fears

Daily Sabah

Spain and Türkiye Ink Landmark Hürjet Trainer Deal at FEINDEF 2025 In Madrid at FEINDEF 2025, Spain’s Ministry of Defence signed a landmark agreement with Turkish Aerospace Industries and an Airbus-led consortium to integrate the Hürjet advanced jet trainer into the Spanish Air and Space Force’s training system, paving the way for co-production, interoperability and NATO expansion.

2025-05-30T08:11:09.448799-07:00

Spain and Türkiye Ink Landmark Hürjet Trainer Deal at FEINDEF 2025

Scramble

Hungary Receives First Aero L-39NG Skyfox Trainers On 30 May 2025, Aero Vodochody delivered three L-39NG Skyfox turbofan-powered military trainers and light combat aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force at Kecskemét Air Base, marking Hungary’s induction of the modernized jet trainer platform. This acquisition underscores efforts to modernize pilot training under NATO standards.

2025-05-30T08:10:35.390046-07:00

Hungary Receives First Aero L-39NG Skyfox Trainers

Janes

JASDF Deploys F-35A Lightning IIs to Northern Coast to Bolster Air Defense The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has deployed a contingent of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters to bases along its northern coastline, enhancing air defense posture in the region. This forward deployment underscores Japan’s commitment to maintaining rapid response capability in its remote northern regions.

2025-05-30T06:18:21.740445-07:00

JASDF Deploys F-35A Lightning IIs to Northern Coast to Bolster Air Defense

Janes

US Army Eyes Single-Engine Trainer in Flight School Next Overhaul The US Army is evaluating a new single-engine helicopter trainer under its Flight School Next initiative, aiming to modernize initial pilot instruction by replacing aging assets. The program seeks to enhance readiness, boost training throughput and cut operating costs across Army aviation training pipelines.

2025-05-29T22:18:16.254533-07:00

US Army Eyes Single-Engine Trainer in Flight School Next Overhaul

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