The War Zone
• Thomas Newdick
The War Zone
• Thomas Newdick
Today In Defense
Last Updated: Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, 4:30 PM PST
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FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
No more ‘must win competitions’ for Lockheed under de-risking strategy: CEO Taiclet
By FlightGlobal: Chief executive James Taiclet says the defence giant has repositioned its portfolio of development programmes, including by accepting some short-term penalties in 2024 on a secretive aircraft development programme.
The Aviationist
• Stefano D'Urso
‘Franken-Lightning’ Built From Two Damaged F-35s Returns to Operational Fleet
By The Aviationist: After a lengthy restoration started with a feasibility study in 2020, the F-35 AF-5269 was sent to Lockheed Martin for final certifications before.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
Bulgaria accepts its first F-16 Block 70 fighter
By FlightGlobal: Lockheed Martin has delivered its first F-16 Block 70 fighter to new customer nation Bulgaria.
Aerospace Manufacturing
Lockheed Martin delivers first F-16 Block 70 to Bulgaria
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
Hunt For A MV-22 Osprey Successor For The Marines Has Begun
By The War Zone: Though the Marines have said Ospreys could serve into the 2060s, they are now looking ahead to a Next Generation Assault Support aircraft.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Top Pentagon contractors poised for gains as Trump pushes missile shield expansion
By SpaceNews.com: The proposed “Iron Dome for America” system is heavily reliant on space-based sensors and potentially controversial space-based interceptors.
Also:
Aviation Week
The War Zone
• Thomas Newdick
Escalating Trade War Raises Questions Over Canada’s F-35 Future
By The War Zone: Canada’s place in the F-35 program is under scrutiny once again, this time due to tit-for-tat tariffs with the United States. Once again, Canada’s place in the F-35 program is under scrutiny, this time due to a growing trade war with the United States.
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Airline Economics
• Jonathan Kenwright
Christopher Calio appointed as RTX’s chairman of the board
By Airline Economics: Calio joined the RTX board of directors in 2023 and was elected president and chief executive officer of the company on May 2, 2024, where he has been responsible for leading more than 185 thousand employees and generating over $80 billion in annual sales.
Aviation Week
Greg Hayes To Leave RTX Leadership April 30
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Reuters and
defence-industry.eu
