Today In Defense
Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, 3:09 PM PDT
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Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%
By Associated Press: WASHINGTON (AP) — Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 cargo planes, including an 8,000% markup for simple lavatory.
Boeing accused of 7,943% markup on C-17 soap dispenser
UK vows to 'closely monitor all our supply chains' after collapse of hypersonic supplier Reaction Engines
By Breaking Defense: Reaction Engines, which is also part of the $1.3 billion Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework (HTCDF) effort to build and deliver a first UK hypersonic missile, was plunged into administration today after failing to secure a rescue deal.
Reaction Engines Folds After Funding Shortfall
Voyager Space taps defense industry veteran to lead national security business
By SpaceNews.com: Former Raytheon executive Matt Magaña joins Voyager as the company looks to expand its role in defense.
China’s Liaoning and Shandong Aircraft Carriers Conduct their First Dual-Carrier Exercises in the South China Sea
By The Aviationist: The dual carrier exercise, which involved for the first time the new CATOBAR variant of the J-15, was part of the PLA Navy’s annual training plan and.
France plans to offer 24 Rafale fighter jets to Brazil
By Air Data News: Shortly after Italy suggested selling 30 M-346 light fighter jets to Brazil, France is now preparing a broad defense package that will be offered to the.
L3Harris' rocket motor unit investments boosting output
By Reuters: Investments by L3Harris Technologies into its Aerojet Rocketdyne rocket motor unit have helped improve facilities and processes after years of underinvestment and late deliveries to customers, an executive told Reuters.
20 Years Ago Today: The Final Operational Flight of the Iconic F-104 Starfighter
By The Aviationist: The final chapter in the operational career of the legendary F-104 unfolded at Grazzanise Air Base on Oct. 31, 2004. Of the 15 nations that operated one.