Boeing’s Defence, Space & Security (BDS) business unit unveiled on Sept. 12 its new Advanced Composite Fabrication Centre, which has been purpose-built to produce advanced composite components for future combat aircraft, the company said in a release. The Advanced Composite Fabrication Centre will function at Boeing Phantom Works to have components for future advanced combat aircraft.
Poland announced that Boeing’s AH-64 Apache had been selected for its KRUK (meaning Raven) Attack Helicopter program during the MSPO Expo in Kielce.
Boeing has been awarded a contract by the United States Air Force (USAF) to build 19 KC-46 Pegasus tankers for the USAF and four KC-46s for the Israeli Air Force (IAF). The contract was worth 3.1 billion USD. The Pentagon announced this on August 31, 2022. The order for USAF will be completed by November 30, 2025.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has received the first four MH-139A Grey Wolf test helicopters from Leonardo and Boeing as the service looks to replace its ageing fleet of UH-1N helicopters. The Grey Wolf, based on Leonardo's dual-purpose AW139 helicopter, is a multi-mission helicopter designed to protect intercontinental ballistic missiles and transport US government officials and security forces.
Boeing and Nammo have announced that they have conducted a new test of the new 155 mm increased range ammunition with a Ramjet engine.
The Philippines has cancelled a deal worth $227 million to purchase 16 Mil Mi-17 Hip transport helicopters from Russia for the PAF.
The U.S. State Department approved a possible FMS to UAE of C-17 Globemaster III Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $980.4 million.
The Commander of the German Navy stated that the country maintains its interest in the joint Franco-German development program of the new MAWS.
The State Department approved FMS to NATO's NSPA of Precision Guided Munitions and related equipment for an estimated cost of $22.7 million.
The German government has confirmed the purchase of 60 Boeing CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to replace its ageing CH-53 fleet.
Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched and completed a planned orbital insertion burn to send it to the ISS for its second test flight.
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will receive an additional seven MQ-28A “Ghost Bat” loyal wingman drones.
The US Navy announced its Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) program with a first in-water test of the test vehicle last month.
Before the aircraft was delivered, Boeing introduced the first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer jet to the U.S. Air Force (USAF).
