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Rolls Royce

Rolls‑Royce completes F130 altitude and operability tests at AEDC, advancing B‑52J re‑engining

Rolls‑Royce has completed altitude and operability testing of its F130 engine at the USAF's Arnold Engineering Development Complex, validating performance ahead of planned B‑52J flight trials. The milestone follows a January $2 billion contract to re‑engine the B‑52 fleet and supports a service‑life extension to 2050.

Also: defence-industry.eu
2026-02-24T06:36:20.496475-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Top US Air Force official not considering KC-390, backs KC-46

By FlightGlobal: The air force's top civilian official says he is not currently looking at Embraer's multi-role tanker as part of a sweeping plan to recapitalise the service's aerial refuelling fleet.

Also: Air Data News
2026-02-24T12:10:25.673260-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Scale Model Reveals F-22 'Raptor 2.0' Upgrades: Stealth External Tanks and Underwing IR Pods

By The War Zone: A scale model of the new-look F-22 Raptor reveals details of its new stealthy external fuel tanks and underwing infrared sensor pods. A scale model of the new-look F-22 Raptor reveals details of its new stealthy external fuel tanks and underwing infrared sensor pods.

2026-02-24T09:53:49.446296-08:00
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Aviation Week • Tony Osborne

Italian investigators probe €17 million loss of military aircraft spare parts

By Aviation Week: Italian authorities are investigating the loss of roughly €17 million ($20 million) in spare parts inventory for military aircraft.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com and Euronews
2026-02-23T14:51:35.152393-08:00