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US Navy Awards Contract to Extend P-8A Poseidon’s Submarine Strike Range

The US Navy has awarded Boeing a contract for additional long-range submarine-killer kits, enabling its P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to engage undersea targets at greater standoff distances. The upgrade enhances the fleet’s anti-submarine warfare reach against advanced subs.

2025-07-03T01:01:28.637932-07:00

Breaking Defense

Analysts: Risk too high to return F-35s to Turkey even if it dumps S-400

2025-07-02T08:55:16.736612-07:00

Air Data News

Embraer Delivers Four A-29 Super Tucanos to Paraguayan Air Force

2025-06-30T23:41:56.737452-07:00

Air Data News

UK to procure 12 nuclear-capable F-35As, reviving airborne deterrent role

2025-06-25T00:07:58.888973-07:00

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US Navy Mulls Dropping ‘F’ From F/A-XX to Boost Range, Payload and Drone ‘Quarterback’ Role By removing the fighter designation from its sixth-generation F/A-XX program, the US Navy aims to streamline development toward greater range, payload and systems integration. The revised concept would enable the aircraft to function as a “quarterback” for unmanned wingmen while shedding legacy strike requirements.

2025-07-03T10:34:37.769412-07:00

US Navy Mulls Dropping ‘F’ From F/A-XX to Boost Range, Payload and Drone ‘Quarterback’ Role

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USAF Should Prioritize Payload and Versatility in Next-Gen Bomber Over Stealth The Air Force is overemphasizing stealth at the expense of payload and mission versatility in its next-generation bomber. Industry experts argue for a heavy bomber platform—echoing the B-1R concept—with expanded weapon capacity, high speed and multi-role flexibility to address evolving strategic strike requirements beyond low observability.

2025-07-03T10:08:47.124272-07:00

USAF Should Prioritize Payload and Versatility in Next-Gen Bomber Over Stealth

FlightGlobal

US Navy Awards Contract to Extend P-8A Poseidon’s Submarine Strike Range The US Navy has awarded Boeing a contract for additional long-range submarine-killer kits, enabling its P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to engage undersea targets at greater standoff distances. The upgrade enhances the fleet’s anti-submarine warfare reach against advanced subs.

2025-07-03T01:01:28.637932-07:00

US Navy Awards Contract to Extend P-8A Poseidon’s Submarine Strike Range

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Indian Army to receive first AH-64E Apache helicopters this month after 15-month delay The Indian Army is poised to take delivery of its first six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters this month, concluding a more than 15-month delay on a $600 million US purchase. Following supply-chain and technical setbacks, the Apaches will join Prachand and Dhruv gunships to strengthen firepower along the Pakistan border after Operation Sindoor.

2025-07-02T22:03:53.861992-07:00

Indian Army to receive first AH-64E Apache helicopters this month after 15-month delay

Air & Space Forces Mag

Pentagon’s FY2026 Budget Slashes USAF by 340 Jets, Funds Only 76 Acquisitions The Pentagon’s fiscal 2026 budget proposal accelerates the U.S. Air Force’s fleet reduction, divesting 340 aircraft while funding just 76 new acquisitions, underscoring a net capacity decline. Officials warn these cuts jeopardize readiness and call on the administration and Congress to bolster airpower investments.

2025-07-02T14:51:29.166886-07:00

Pentagon’s FY2026 Budget Slashes USAF by 340 Jets, Funds Only 76 Acquisitions

Air Data News

Iran Air Force Eyes Chinese J-10CE Fighters Amid Fleet Strains The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force has signaled interest in acquiring Chinese Chengdu J-10CE fighters to bolster a fleet hampered by ageing F-14s, MiG-29s and F-4s and recent readiness shortfalls. Talks come after Israeli airstrikes exposed gaps in the IRIAF’s air defence capabilities.

2025-07-02T11:58:38.694466-07:00

Iran Air Force Eyes Chinese J-10CE Fighters Amid Fleet Strains

Breaking Defense

Analysts: Risk too high to return F-35s to Turkey even if it dumps S-400 In an op-ed, Bradley Bowman and Sinan Ciddi argue that Turkey’s persistent ties to Russia’s S-400 air defense system pose an unacceptable security risk that disqualifies Ankara from the F-35 fighter program. They contend that even if Turkey relinquishes its S-400s, the US should not resume stealth jet deliveries.

2025-07-02T08:55:16.736612-07:00

Analysts: Risk too high to return F-35s to Turkey even if it dumps S-400

FlightGlobal

Terma Secures EW Support Pact for Argentina’s 24 Ex-Danish F-16s Danish defence firm Terma has signed a key support agreement with Argentina’s Ministry of Defense and Air Force to modernise and sustain the electronic warfare suites on 24 ex-Royal Danish Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters. The pact covers upgrade work, spares and maintenance to ensure the fleet’s operational readiness under Buenos Aires’ secondhand F-16 acquisition programme.

2025-07-02T01:21:11.485852-07:00

Terma Secures EW Support Pact for Argentina’s 24 Ex-Danish F-16s

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