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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

Air Data News

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

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

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KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals

2026-02-09T00:18:21.816492-08:00

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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

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

FlightGlobal

KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals Korea Aerospace Industries reported a 10% increase in 2025 net profit to KRW187 billion, driven by record order intake that includes its first KF-21 mass‑production contract and additional FA-50 export wins to the Philippines. The results mark a commercial shift toward serial fighter production and export growth.

2026-02-09T00:18:21.816492-08:00

KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals

FlightGlobal

KAI posts 10% profit rise as KF-21 mass-production deal and FA-50 exports lift backlog Korea Aerospace Industries reported a 10% rise in net profit to KRW187 billion for 2025, supported by record order intake that includes the first mass‑production contract for the KF‑21 fighter and additional FA‑50 export sales to the Philippines, pushing its order backlog to a record level.

2026-02-08T23:54:29.092296-08:00

KAI posts 10% profit rise as KF-21 mass-production deal and FA-50 exports lift backlog

Reuters

South Korea AH-1S Cobra crashes during training in Gapyeong, Feb. 9; two killed On Feb. 9 an AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter crashed during a training flight in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, killing both crew members on board. The South Korean military confirmed the deaths and said it is investigating the cause.

2026-02-08T21:24:30.220315-08:00

South Korea AH-1S Cobra crashes during training in Gapyeong, Feb. 9; two killed

FlightGlobal

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Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade plan Taiwan's Air Force will acquire ten Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transports and has abandoned a planned extensive upgrade of its aging C-130H fleet. The decision shifts Taipei from life‑extension upgrades to buying new tactical airlifters to refresh its transport capability.

2026-02-08T20:18:23.681170-08:00

Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade plan

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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

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

KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals

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