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Aviation Week • Brian Everstine

Boeing and U.S. Air Force Now Expect New Air Force One Delivery in Mid‑2028

Aviation Week reports: Boeing and the U.S. Air Force now expect delivery of the next Air Force One in mid-2028.

Also: Defense One, Stars and Stripes and 3 more
2025-12-12T14:16:30.390889-08:00

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Last Updated: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, 5:46 PM PST

2025-12-12T17:46:04.915644-08:00 2025-12-12T17:46:04.915644-08:00 (2025-12-12T17:46:04.915644-08:00)

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AirForceTimes • Hope Hodge Seck

US Navy review warns V-22 Osprey at risk of further ‘catastrophic’ mishaps, calls for immediate action

By AirForceTimes: Following major mishaps, the military’s first tiltrotor aircraft program must take “immediate and decisive action” to avoid more loss, a review found.

Also: Defense Daily, af.mil and insidedefense.com
2025-12-12T11:22:36.423310-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

USAF flight school receives first Boeing T-7A Red Hawk as T-38C phase-out begins

By FlightGlobal: The US Air Force's Air Force's Air Education and Training Command has received its first Boeing T-7A Red Hawk trainer jet, marking a significant milestone in the service's efforts to modernise pilot training and replace its ageing fleet of Northrop T-38C Talon aircraft.

Also: Business Insider and news.ssbcrack.com
2025-12-12T11:56:33.954018-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Aviation Week • Matthew Fulco

Edge Autonomy to License Production of Penguin C MK2.5 VTOL Military Drone in Taiwan

By Aviation Week: UAS maker Edge Autonomy plans to license its Penguin C MK2.5 vertical takeoff and landing drone used by the U.S. military for production in Taiwan.

2025-12-12T12:37:57.811079-08:00
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Reuters • Dave Graham

Switzerland trims F‑35A purchase to meet original budget as costs rise

By Reuters: Switzerland said on Friday it would reduce the number of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets it is buying from the United States so it can stick to the original budget plan after the cost of the order rose.

Also: AeroTime, Aviation Week, CNA and 3 more
2025-12-12T05:58:43.903106-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Australia awards CAE A$300M, 10-year contract to deliver RAAF Future Air Mission Training System

By FlightGlobal: CAE has been awarded a more than A$300 million ($200 million) contract to deliver the Royal Australian Air Force's Future Air Mission Training System capability.

2025-12-12T08:06:11.283047-08:00