Israel Reshapes Air Power After Iran War Lessons
Israel to procure additional squadrons of F-35I and F-15IAs, with the Ministry of Defence linking the decision to lessons learned from the recent Iran war.
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Air
Air
Weapon / Missile
US NAVAIR Tests JDAM LR Turbojet and Wing Assisted Kit
US NAVAIR announced the air launch tests of its JDAM LR guided bomb using a small turbojet engine to significantly extend the range to sustain level flight.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Indonesia spreads fighter risk beyond US suppliers
Indonesia is reshaping its airpower roadmap by spreading procurement risk across France, ROK and other partners, reducing exposure to US political constraints.
Air
Modernisation
Boeing wins $2.8bn F-15K upgrade contract for ROKAF
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.8bn FMS contract to modernise South Korea’s F-15K fleet, covering system design and long-term upgrades through 2037.
Air
Israel moves to expand AH-64E Apache Guardian attack fleet
Israel has requested 30 AH-64E Apache helicopters under a $3.8bn US FMS case, strengthening its attack helicopter fleet and interoperability with US forces.
Air
Engine and Transmission
Indonesia’s KAAN debate highlights export-control trade-offs
Indonesia’s KAAN debate reflects ITAR concerns, shaped by phased delivery timelines, engine dependency and Jakarta’s broader fighter diversification strategy.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Northrop selected for USMC Valkyrie-based CCA effort
The USMC has chosen Northrop Grumman to work on the MUX TACAIR project, which aims to create a Collaborative Combat Aircraft employing Kratos' XQ-58A UAV.
Air
Modernisation
US Awards Boeing $13bn Deal for Israel Jets, E-4B Fleet
Pentagon has awarded contracts worth nearly $13bn with Boeing, covering Israel’s F-15IA and sustainment of the US Air Force’s E-4B “Doomsday” aircraft fleet.
Air
Engine and Transmission
Boeing to re-engine B-52 fleet to extend service life
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.04 billion contract to replace legacy TF33 engines on the B-52H with Rolls-Royce ones. Each B-52 has eight engines.
Unmanned Systems
Australia inks $930m deal for MQ-28A Ghost Bat fleet
Australia signs a USD 930m deal for 6 MQ-28As after a guided AMRAAM shot, though off-board sensors raise questions over Boeing’s “autonomous” engagement claim.
Unmanned Systems
Boeing Australia’s MQ-28 Test Raises Key Autonomy Questions
Boeing says the MQ-28 achieved an autonomous air-to-air engagement, but unclear evidence, sensor limits and reliance on an E-7A raise operational inquiries.
Air
T-7A Red Hawk Arrives for Training Integration at AETC
The T-7A’s arrival at Randolph begins training-system integration, not pilot instruction, as the aircraft is an early development asset, not a production jet.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
MQ-28 Ghost Bat Set to Fire AIM-120 AMRAAM Missiles Soon
Boeing Australia’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat loyal wingman to support manned fighters, will perform test firings of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles in December 2025.
Air
Investment
Sensors
Boeing to convert USAF E-7 Wedgetail prototypes in UK
Boeing will convert two E-7 Wedgetail prototypes in Birmingham, the first U.S. military aircraft built in Britain in decades as debate over AEW plans endures.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
US Navy Gathers Firms for the Conceptual Development of CCAs
Following the start of US Air Force CCAs’ prototype testing, the US Navy has signed contracts with four firms for conceptual development of carrier-based CCAs.
Navy / Maritime
Air
SNC Unveils Twin-Engine Freedom Jet for US Navy Trainer Bid
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has introduced its twin-engined Freedom jet trainer as a contender to replace the US Navy’s ageing T-45 Goshawk fleet.
