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DefenseNews.com • Valerie Insinna

US Air Force adds more deficiencies to KC-46 tanker problem set as Boeing faces additional delays

The US Air Force added new deficiencies to the KC-46 aerial-refuelling tanker program, compounding ongoing technical shortfalls. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson told lawmakers she is frustrated with Boeing’s delays and said the company has been “overly optimistic” about fixing issues.

2026-04-23T07:06:31.591099-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   F-16   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

By Lockheed Martin: Releases BEGIN CONTAINER Newsroom News Releases Lockheed Martin Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Orion capsule successfully completes historic mission around the moon Lockheed Martin and Department of War sign multiyear framework agreements to increase munitions production Sales of $18.0 billion Net earnings of $1.5 billion, or $6.44 per share Cash from operations of $220 million and free cash flow of $(291) million Reaffirms 2026 financial outlook BETHESDA, Md.

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2026-04-23T03:35:01.360735-07:00
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Saab Q1 sales jump 24% organically as Gripen output heads toward 30 a year

By AeroTime: Saab's Q1 2026 organic sales rose 23.6%. CEO Micael Johansson said Gripen production is targeted at 20-30 aircraft a year, from about 15 today.

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2026-04-23T04:35:52.890077-07:00
SAAB   Bombardier   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

NATO picks Saab GlobalEye as new AWACS: report

By AeroTime: NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) awarded the contract to replace the alliance’s aging fleet of Boeing E-3A Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft to Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier on April 21, 2026, according to French defense publication La Lettre.

2026-04-23T02:50:46.727091-07:00