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defence-industry.eu • Martin Chomsky Air

Northrop Grumman delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to U.S. Navy as production keeps pace

Northrop Grumman has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the U.S. Navy, underscoring steady production momentum for the carrier-based airborne early warning platform. The company says it has produced 82 E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes for the Navy, sustaining mission readiness for deployed forces.

marketforecast.com • Northrop Grumman Corporation

NGC's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Strengthens Mission Readiness for Global Forces

Also: Air Data News
2026-04-30T15:14:12.548558-07:00
Event   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
AerialFire • Graham Lavender

Recoil Aerospace Announces New Expeditionary Fuel System

By AerialFire: BOWLING GREEN, Ky., May 1, 2026 — Recoil Aerospace, Inc. (Recoil) announced today the debut of its latest product innovation, the Expeditionary Fuel System (EFS), which was unveiled at the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Summit in Nashville.

2026-04-30T16:24:23.729234-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Pacific commander supports increasing B-21 acquisition to 200 aircraft

By FlightGlobal: The US Air Force has an existing acquisition target for the Northrop Grumman stealth bomber of 100 aircraft. The top US military officer in the Indo-Pacific region says he would support expanding the acquisition target for the US Air Force’s (USAF's) next-generation stealth bomber to double the current level.

2026-04-30T17:21:08.204776-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Bombardier   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Air Force Wants To Axe Its E-11A BACN Communications Jets

By The War Zone: The Air Force wants space-based systems to take over from the E-11A in providing critical data fusion and communications relay capabilities. The Air Force wants space-based systems to take over from the E-11A in providing critical data fusion and communications relay capabilities.

Also: The Aviationist, Aviation Week and Defense Daily
2026-04-30T12:22:56.118625-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Michael Scanlon

From prototypes to production: US Air Force seeks nearly $1B for initial CCA procurement

By DefenseNews.com: In a first, the Air Force is asking Congress to fund the purchase of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, marking the beginning of the “loyal wingman" era.

Also: AirForceTimes, Military Times and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-04-30T11:50:00.555823-07:00
China   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Chinese fighter jet sales rise after India-Pakistan conflict puts them to test

By AeroTime: China’s fighter jet manufacturers are seeing a sharp rise in sales following the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, where Chinese-built aircraft were credited by Pakistan with playing a decisive role in aerial combat.

2026-04-30T07:45:07.940758-07:00