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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.

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2026-04-30T15:14:12.548558-07:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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.

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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.

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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
Event   Space Force   Leadership   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
DVIDS / U.S. DoD

U.S. Space Command Takes Operational Control of Facility at Redstone Arsenal

By DVIDS / U.S. DoD: During an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. Space Command, announced the command’s operational control of a facility located on Redstone Arsenal, April 29, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama.

2026-04-29T19:20:27.369997-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

New-build Saab Gripen fighter arrivals bolster Hungarian air force fleet

By FlightGlobal: New arrivals boost nation's fleet to 16 of the Swedish-built jets. Hungary has taken delivery of two new-build Saab Gripen C fighters, with the pair having arrived at its Kecskemet air base on 29 April.

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2026-04-30T04:04:19.204103-07:00