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F-16   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

USAF seeks alternative engine suppliers for F-15EX and F-16 fleets

The U.S. Air Force is seeking information on alternative engine suppliers for Boeing’s F-15EX and Lockheed Martin’s F-16, potentially challenging the long-standing reliance on Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace. Combined annual U.S. and international demand for the fighters could reach 180 aircraft, increasing the stakes for future propulsion competition.

Also: AeroTime
2026-08-04T02:51:25.014795-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Tekever will launch AR5 deliveries to British Army before year-end under Corvus deal

By FlightGlobal: UK-built tactical UAS is heading for operational service within the coming months. Tekever’s Project Corvus deal to equip the British Army with a new tactical uncrewed aerial system (UAS) capability could be worth £400 million ($534 million) over an operational period of up to 10 years, the company says.

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl and calibredefence.co.uk
2026-08-04T06:35:11.418324-07:00
eVTOL   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Archer Aviation  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Archer, Korean Air to work on militarised Midnight eVTOL

By FlightGlobal: Work anticipates potential interest from South Korean procurement agency.

Also: Urban Air Mobility News, AirMed&Rescue, Urban Air Mobility News and aero-defence.tech
2026-08-04T01:45:09.889798-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Supply Chain   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Wall Street Journal • Heather Somerville, Scott Calvert

Anduril Weighs Baltimore Shipyard Investment to Build Drone Boats

By Wall Street Journal: The defense-tech company is in talks for a production site at historic Sparrows Point, as the Iran war has demonstrated the utility of unmanned surface vessels.

Also: Seeking Alpha
2026-08-03T17:14:12.434068-07:00
Supply Chain   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing   Boeing 747  
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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Air Force jet engine manufacturing plagued by ‘significant challenges’

By DefenseNews.com: Jet engine manufacturing is plagued by production delays, quality control issues and material shortages, the U.S. Air Force said.

Also: AirForceTimes and Military Times
2026-08-03T12:00:09.584420-07:00