Supply Chain   Leadership   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
ch-aviation • CH-Aviation Staff

USAF names new chief of staff — procurement, policy and industry implications

The U.S. Air Force has appointed a new chief of staff, a leadership change poised to reshape service policy, procurement priorities and industry engagement. Contractors and program offices should expect shifts in acquisition oversight, budget emphasis, modernization timelines and program risk assessments that could alter delivery schedules and contracting strategy.

2025-12-27T18:17:57.728362-08:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
aerospaceglobalnews.com • Aaron Spray

Sukhoi Su‑75 'Checkmate' Faces Funding, Timeline and Export Challenges

By aerospaceglobalnews.com: Russia claims Su-75 Checkmate first flight in 2026, but delays, no state funding, and lost export markets raise serious doubts.

Also: defence.m5dergi.com
2025-12-27T02:09:55.985761-08:00
Blue Origin   Leadership   ULA  
Bloomberg • Loren Grush

Blue Origin Names Tory Bruno to New National Security Group

By Bloomberg: Tory Bruno, the former chief executive officer and president of United Launch Alliance, will become the president of the new national security group at Blue Origin, the Jeff Bezos-founded space venture that is one of ULA’s biggest suppliers and rivals.

Also: Breaking Defense, Spaceflight Now, Space Policy Online, Fortune, webpronews.com, GeekWire, Defense Daily, talkoftitusville.com, rocketcitynow.com, Bloomberg Law and 6 more
2025-12-26T10:27:36.727268-08:00