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DefenseNews.com • Stephen Losey

Mitchell Institute urges USAF to buy 500 next‑generation fighters and bombers, double B‑21 fleet to 200

Mitchell Institute report by Heather Penney and Mark Gunzinger urges the USAF to buy roughly 500 next‑generation stealth fighters and bombers — doubling the planned B‑21 buy to 200 and sharply increasing F‑47 procurement — arguing current plans produce only a limited 'raid force' inadequate to deter China.

Also: AirForceTimes, news.ssbcrack.com and Military Times
2026-02-09T13:29:32.395275-08:00
MRO   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing secures USAF contract to modernize C-17 Globemaster III cockpit

By Air Data News: Boeing has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to design, integrate and certify a modernized flight deck for the C-17A Globemaster III, a.

Also: defence-industry.eu
2026-02-09T13:44:56.498413-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Unveils Lamprey MMAUV — Plug-and-Play Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle

By Lockheed Martin: Today Lockheed Martin unveils the Lamprey Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (MMAUV), a breakthrough “plug-and‑play” submersible that gives U.S.

Also: UK Defence Journal, Defense Daily and english.defensearabia.com
2026-02-09T06:53:34.148531-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   General Atomics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Brittany Cianflone

The uncrewed revolution: How MQ-9B and the Gambit series are reshaping regional air dominance

By Breaking Defense: The MQ-9B and Gambit Series represent parallel capabilities that address global challenges for security head-on.

2026-02-09T05:19:22.146856-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

KAI profits up 10% on record orders, secures first KF-21 mass-production contract and FA-50 export wins

By FlightGlobal: Korea Aerospace Industries has reported a 10% increase in net profits to KRW187 billion for 2025, supported by record orders including the first mass production contract for its KF-21 fighter and additional FA-50 exports to the Philippines.

2026-02-09T00:18:21.816492-08:00