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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Trump proposes 'F‑47' designation for USAF sixth‑generation NGAD; China calls it 'obsolete'

President Trump suggested renaming the U.S. Air Force's next‑generation sixth‑generation fighter — the NGAD program — as 'F‑47', prompting immediate dismissal from Chinese military commentators who characterized the new jet as already 'obsolete'. The exchange highlights political and international attention on NGAD.

2026-01-25T10:10:48.013921-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Israel   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Elbit Systems UK acquires full ownership of UTacS, taking control of Watchkeeper industrial venture

By FlightGlobal: Elbit Systems UK has taken full ownership of the company established to deliver the British Army's fleet of Watchkeeper tactical uncrewed aerial vehicles.

Also: APAC Defence Reporter
2026-01-23T07:16:57.717584-08:00
Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force acquisition arm scrambles to rebuild contracting workforce after civilian cuts

By SpaceNews.com: Space Force’s acquisition arm races to rebuild contracting workforce after civilian cuts Space Force’s acquisition arm races to rebuild contracting workforce after civilian cuts.

2026-01-22T16:13:29.931516-08:00
Eurofighter   Middle East   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
defensemirror.com

Turkey to Receive First Eurofighter (ex‑Qatar Typhoon) Next Month as Ankara Moves to Close Airpower Gap

By defensemirror.com: First second-hand Typhoon from Qatar due by late February as Ankara accelerates efforts to close looming airpower gaps.

Also: theaviationgeekclub.com
2026-01-23T06:21:23.954478-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

U.S. Marine Corps Awards Northrop Grumman MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft Contract

By Aviation Today: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions [KTOS] and Northrop Grumman [NOC] said on Jan. 8 that the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft (MUX TACAIR) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program has […].

Also: sdbj.com
2026-01-22T14:12:38.986201-08:00