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FL360aero • Could Replace T

VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One interim jet completes modification and flight testing; Qatar-donated 747-8i set for summer rollout

The U.S. Air Force says the VC-25B Bridge aircraft—based on a former Qatar VIP-configured Boeing 747-8i—has completed modification and flight testing and is moving into painting ahead of service this summer. The interim program is intended to cover capability gaps as the primary VC-25B replacement program remains delayed.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, The Aviationist, insidedefense.com and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-05-01T15:57:23.293694-07:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
aero-defence.tech • Induportals Media Publishing

Northrop Grumman to Support Sovereign Solid Rocket Motor Production in Australia

By aero-defence.tech: Northrop Grumman and the Commonwealth of Australia have entered a formal engagement to establish domestic solid rocket motor (SRM) manufacturing capabilities.

2026-04-30T22:49:22.481218-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
defence-industry.eu • Martin Chomsky Air

Northrop Grumman delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to U.S. Navy, expanding airborne early warning capabilities for global forces

By defence-industry.eu: Northrop Grumman Corporation has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to the U.S. Navy, marking a milestone in sustained production of the airborne early warning platform.

Also: Air Data News, Seapower Magazine, stratpost.com and militaryleak.com
2026-04-30T15:14:12.548558-07:00