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Apr- 2025 -

24 April

Air

Lockheed Mulls F-35 ‘Plus’ After NGAD Loss to Boeing

Lockheed Martin is considering a “fifth-generation-plus” variant of its F-35 fighter jet following its loss to Boeing in the Next-Generation Air Dominance program.

21 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

New Zealand Begins Construction of Poseidon Aircraft Training Simulator

New Zealand’s Defence Force has started the construction of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft training simulator at Ōhakea base on the North Island.

Mar- 2025 -

24 March

Air

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tilt rotor Squadron-263, flies over the Al Anbar province of Iraq during a mission out of Al Asad Air Base.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy to Receive More Ospreys From Bell, Boeing

The US Department of Defense has awarded Bell Boeing’s Joint Program Office a contract to provide CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft for the navy.

22 March

Air

Shown is a graphical artist rendering of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform. The rendering highlights the Air Force’s sixth generation fighter, the F-47. The NGAD Platform will bring lethal, next-generation technologies to ensure air superiority for the Joint Force in any conflict. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says Boeing Won Next-Generation F-47 Fighter Jet Contract

Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing has been awarded the contract for the Air Force's next-generation stealth fighter plane, which the 47th US president said would be named the F-47.

20 March

Air

Joe Saballa

KBR Wins $229M CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Modernization Support Deal

KBR has been awarded a $229-million contract to identify and develop potential improvements for the CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter.

12 March

Air

Image of a Apache AH-64E helicopter, seen here being demonstrated at Lulworth Range in the UK. A multi-domain immersive experience showcasing military equipment and capabilities took place at Lulworth Range, ahead of the Defence Command Paper refresh. The event was attended by Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey, Chief of the General Staff General Sir Patrick Sanders and Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin. As well as demonstrating some of the cutting-edge equipment being used by the British military, the activity showcased integrated tactics and combined arms warfare. Other developing capability demonstrated included remote medical support and counter-unmanned aerial systems technology. The RAF's F35 fast jet and A400M transport aircraft were part of demonstrations, along with other equipment from across the three single services including Merlin and Apache helicopters and a Challenger 2 main battle tank. The demonstration featured personnel and equipment from units including 4 Light Brigade Combat Team; Future Commando Force (30 Commando Royal Marines); 4 Ranger from the Army Special Operations Brigade; 11 Group RAF; Experimental and Trial Group (ETG) consisting of elements from 2YORKS, the Next Generation Combat Team; elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team HQ and Medical Regiment.

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Delivers Final AH-64E Apache Helicopter to British Army

Boeing has delivered the final AH-64E Apache attack helicopter to the British Army as part of a contract signed in 2016.

4 March

Air

A KC-46A Pegasus arrives at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Mar. 7, 2017. Travis was recently selected as one of the preferred locations for the next two active-duty-led KC-46A Pegasus bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)

Joe Saballa

Cracks Found on KC-46 Tanker Aircraft Prompt US Air Force to Suspend Deliveries Anew

The US Air Force is temporarily refusing to accept new KC-46 refueling aircraft from Boeing after discovering cracks in two of four ready-for-delivery planes.

Feb- 2025 -

28 February

Air

An AH-64D Apache helicopter hovers beside E-8C Joint STARS aircraft prior to departing Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Ga., Jan. 10, 2019. U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 William Klinger, pilot in command, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Williamson, pilot, from the 3rd Infantry Division, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3/17 Cavalry Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., flew the helicopter to Robins AFB to meet with Soldiers and Airmen from Team JSTARS to brief them on the capabilities of the AH-64D Apache and learn more about the capabilities of the E-8C Joint STARS. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Roger Parsons)

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Leases Apache Longbow Attack Helicopters From US

Poland has signed a $300-million leasing contract with the US for eight Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters for its army.

28 February

Air

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 53rd Test and Evaluation Group taxies with a U.S. Navy Harpoon missile system equipped at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Air Force Integrates Harpoon Missile Onto F-16 Aircraft

The US Air Force has successfully integrated a US Navy Harpoon missile system onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a test at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

27 February

Air

Maj. Kevin Hand, F-15EX operational and experimental test pilot with the Air National Guard-Air Force Reserve Test Center, prepares to taxi out for a mission from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 20, 2021. Hand will be flying the F-15EX Eagle II for test and evaluation flights for the Air Force’s newest fighter jet.

Rojoef Manuel

Collins to Supply Ejection Seats for US Air Force F-15EX Fleet

Boeing has contracted Collins Aerospace to deliver its flagship Advanced Concept Ejection Seat II system for the US Air Force’s F-15EX combat aircraft.

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