Today In Defense
Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, 4:56 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.
Nigeria To Become Eighth Global M-346 Operator
By Aviation Week: The Nigerian Air Force is modernizing with 10 new AW109 transport helicopters in 2026 and the first of 24 M-346FA light attack aircraft in 2025.
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.
Lockheed Ups Pace of F-35 Deliveries to New High
By Air & Space Forces Mag: Lockheed Martin is meeting its planned rate for F-35 deliveries after they were on hold a year while the Tech Refresh 3 underwent testing.