Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Boeing  
DefenseNews.com • Valerie Insinna

F-15EX builds Boeing momentum but export hurdles and a Kadena stationing delay expose risks

Boeing's F-15EX has strengthened its fighter portfolio but faces steep political and competitive hurdles in the international market. The U.S. Air Force has delayed permanent stationing of F-15EX jets at Kadena AB, Japan, altering basing timelines and reducing near‑term readiness for the 18th Wing.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag
2026-02-19T03:00:49.177788-08:00
Hypersonic   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Valerie Insinna

US Air Force Cancels Hypersonic Conventional Strike Weapon (HCSW) — Status of Remaining Hypersonic Efforts

By DefenseNews.com: The Air Force will not proceed with the Hypersonic Conventional Strike Weapon. But what's the state of its other hypersonic efforts?.

2026-02-19T03:00:50.199647-08:00
MRO   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Embraer  
Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Embraer Ramps Up C-390 India Push With Mahindra MRO Partnership

By Aviation Week: Embraer says it would establish a C-390 MRO facility in India with local partner Mahindra Group if the government there buys the airlifter.

Also: mrobusinesstoday.com and Economic Times
2026-02-19T03:01:00.634006-08:00