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DefenseNews.com • Valerie Insinna

Long-term continuing resolution risk: USAF civilian warns B-21 Raider schedule could slip past fielding targets

A long, recurring continuing resolution could slow B-21 Raider development and delay fielding, the Air Force’s number-two civilian warned. The warning lands as the service and Northrop Grumman pursue production ramp-up to accelerate deliveries and reach initial operational capability timelines.

2026-04-22T15:23:52.856842-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
DefenseNews.com • Valerie Insinna, Vivek Raghuvanshi

Calm down everyone, there’s no plan to put an F-35 production line in India

By DefenseNews.com: If it sounded unlikely that Lockheed Martin would build an F-35 production line in India, that's because it is.

2026-04-22T15:23:55.280794-07:00
F-16   Leadership   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Associated Press • FRANKLIN BRICEÑO

Peru's defense and foreign ministers resign after the president stalls US military planes deal

By Associated Press: Peru's defense and foreign ministers have resigned after the country's president stalled a $3.5 billion deal for U.S. F-16 fighter jets.

Also: The Independent
2026-04-22T13:34:55.426590-07:00