Military Aircraft Procurement News

Reuters • Dan Catchpole

Union for 3,200 Boeing workers to resume contract talks next week amid allegations of negotiation violations

A union representing more than 3,200 striking Boeing workers said Friday it has agreed to resume contract discussions with the planemaker next week, even as the union accuses Boeing of violating laws during strike negotiations and contesting bargaining conditions.

2025-10-17T12:27:56.774610-07:00

Economic Times

Embraer, Mahindra deepen India tie to pitch C-390 for IAF Medium Transport Aircraft

2025-10-17T02:23:24.005549-07:00

Aviation Week

Airbus Helicopters to ramp H160 output to 60 per year as M‑standard military variant nears 2028 introduction

2025-10-15T14:03:51.666936-07:00

Airbus

Germany signs Tranche 5 contract for 20 Eurofighter Typhoons; deliveries 2031–34

2025-10-15T07:04:57.214231-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement News Timeline

FlightGlobal

US Coast Guard deploys Shield AI V‑BAT to Pacific to bolster maritime drug interdiction The U.S. Coast Guard has operationally deployed a Shield AI V‑BAT uncrewed aerial vehicle to the Pacific, integrating persistent, shipborne ISR into maritime drug‑interdiction missions and augmenting existing manned and unmanned assets. The move signals a shift toward routine use of autonomous systems at sea.

2025-10-17T14:45:09.324485-07:00

US Coast Guard deploys Shield AI V‑BAT to Pacific to bolster maritime drug interdiction

Reuters

❗️

Union for 3,200 Boeing workers to resume contract talks next week amid allegations of negotiation violations A union representing more than 3,200 striking Boeing workers said Friday it has agreed to resume contract discussions with the planemaker next week, even as the union accuses Boeing of violating laws during strike negotiations and contesting bargaining conditions.

2025-10-17T12:27:56.774610-07:00

Union for 3,200 Boeing workers to resume contract talks next week amid allegations of negotiation violations

Air Data News

Canada presses Lockheed for bigger industrial benefits, warns it may cut 88‑jet F‑35 order while eyeing Saab Gripen Canada’s Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is pressing Lockheed Martin to secure significantly greater Canadian industrial benefits tied to the planned purchase of 88 F‑35A fighters, warning Ottawa could substantially reduce the order if terms fall short. The government is also openly weighing the Saab Gripen E/F as an alternative.

2025-10-17T11:35:16.285920-07:00

Canada presses Lockheed for bigger industrial benefits, warns it may cut 88‑jet F‑35 order while eyeing Saab Gripen

Aviation Week

USAF seeks civilian aircraft leases from local contractors to sustain pilot currency amid readiness shortfalls The U.S. Air Force has issued solicitations asking local contractors to enter commercial leases for civilian aircraft located near bases, using rented platforms to provide sorties and preserve pilot flight currency as readiness rates across much of the fleet remain depressed.

2025-10-17T06:20:16.712059-07:00

USAF seeks civilian aircraft leases from local contractors to sustain pilot currency amid readiness shortfalls

FlightGlobal

Boeing intensifies push for T‑7A Red Hawk in RAF Hawk replacement competition Boeing has escalated its campaign to offer the T‑7A Red Hawk to the Royal Air Force’s near‑term Hawk replacement competition, positioning the jet as both an advanced lead‑in trainer and a potential aerobatic‑display aircraft for the Red Arrows. The drive aims to capture a fast‑moving UK requirement for new jet trainers.

2025-10-17T04:15:34.539462-07:00

Boeing intensifies push for T‑7A Red Hawk in RAF Hawk replacement competition

Economic Times

❗️

Embraer, Mahindra deepen India tie to pitch C-390 for IAF Medium Transport Aircraft Embraer and Mahindra have formed a strategic alliance and opened a New Delhi office to jointly pitch the C-390 Millennium for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft programme, deepen defence cooperation and explore local production — positioning India as a potential regional hub for the type.

2025-10-17T02:23:24.005549-07:00

Embraer, Mahindra deepen India tie to pitch C-390 for IAF Medium Transport Aircraft

Aviation Week

Turkey finalises deal for 12 ex‑RAF C‑130J Super Hercules transports Turkey has finalised a deal to acquire 12 ex‑Royal Air Force Lockheed Martin C‑130J Super Hercules tactical transports as part of a defence agreement with the United Kingdom. The surplus aircraft — drawn from a 15‑aircraft RAF pool — will enter maintenance and modernization before delivery.

2025-10-16T12:59:20.619861-07:00

Turkey finalises deal for 12 ex‑RAF C‑130J Super Hercules transports

The War Zone

The Lessons U.S. Army Aviation Is Learning From The War In Ukraine A senior U.S. Army general says combat in Ukraine is reshaping Army aviation doctrine, accelerating investment in unmanned systems, dispersed sustainment and new tactics — but warns against wholesale imitation of Kyiv’s approaches. He outlines which battlefield innovations the Army will adopt and which it will reject.

2025-10-16T11:46:43.157041-07:00

The Lessons U.S. Army Aviation Is Learning From The War In Ukraine

Create a free account to see more recent Military Aircraft Procurement stories.