Boeing Gets Contract for JDAM Sale to Turkiye
The U.S. DoD has awarded Boeing a contract for JDAM guidance kits within the scope of foreign military sales customers, including Turkiye.
boeing News
Ammunition
Air
Japan Acquires Nine KC-46A Tanker Aircraft
The U.S. has approved a potential $4.1 billion FMS to Japan for up to nine Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling aircraft.
Air
Boeing Offers CH-47F Block II helicopter to Poland
Following AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to Poland, Boeing has announced the proposal for a CH-47F Block II heavy-lift helicopter sale to this country.
Air
Poland Might Cancel FA-50PL LCA Acquisition
Polish sources have reported that continuing integration issues on the Republic of Korea’s FA-50PL Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) might lead to a cancellation.
Air
Airbus and LM pull out of UK tender to replace Puma HC2
Airbus and Lockheed Martin withdrew from the UK tender for the NMH to replace British Puma HC2 helicopters before the deadline for submitting bids.
Air
Poland Signs Contract for 96 AH-64E Apache Helicopters
Poland Defence Ministry signs contract for 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian Apache attack helicopters.
Air
Thailand Shortlists SAAB’s JAS-39E/F Gripen over F-16 Viper
Thailand has announced that it is pre-qualifying the Swedish JAS-39E/F Gripen as its new fighter jet. This is not the final decision.
Air
Poland Shows Interest in US's F-15EX Strike Fighters
Boeing has offered Poland two squadrons of F-15EX Eagle II strike fighters alongside industrial cooperation. It is claimed that Poland shows interest in them.
Air
Boeing F-15EX, the third competitor in Saudi Arabia
Boeing offers F-15EX to Saudi Arabia, competing with Rafale from France and Typhoon from the Eurofighter consortium.
Air
Country
SNC to Develop Doomsday Aircraft with a $13 billion contract
The US Air Force has awarded SNC a $13 billion contract to develop a new Doomsday AACP aircraft to replace its ageing E-4B aircraft fleet.
Bilateral Relations
Biden Considers Selling $18 Billion Worth F-15 Jets to Israel
The Biden administration will request Congress' approval to sell $18 billion worth of F-15 fighter fighters to Israel.
Air
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to Leave Due to Safety Crisis
Boeing Chief Executive Officer Dave Calhoun will leave the post at the end of 2024 as the company faces safety crises.
Navy / Maritime
Air
E/W
U.S. Navy Orders a 17 F/A-18 Super Hornet Block IIIs
The U.S. Navy ordered 17 additional F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter jets from Boeing on March 19, 2024, under a contract worth $ 1.3 billion.
Navy / Maritime
Air
E/W
France Prioritises Multi-Role Capability for the Next MPA
French Lieutenant Commander Maxence Combas stated that the future maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) needs to be a multi-role platform with high payload capacity.
Air
USAF Postpones T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer’s IOC Status
USAF has delayed the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) of T-7A Red Hawk trainers from 2025 to 2028, jeopardising the goal of training 1,500 pilots per year.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Pentagon Introduces AI-Guided Combat Drones
The Pentagon has launched a major project to build artificial intelligence-guided Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles.
