T129 is Excluded from Poland’s Shortlist
Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak visited U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin in Washington on Apr. 20, 2022.
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Air
Bilateral Relations
Air
Canada Decides to Acquire Lockheed Martin’s F-35
Canada has picked Lockheed Martin (LM) as the preferred bidder to supply 88 new fighter jets. Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi said Monday that the U.S. company is set to win a multibillion-dollar contract in a clear sign. Ottawa’s decision indicates that LM’s F-35s will replace Boeing’s CF-18s.
Unmanned Systems
Australia Renames Boeing’s “Loyal Wingman" as MQ-28A Ghost Bat
Australia has renamed Loyal Wingman as MQ-28A Ghost Bat to indicate it as the military designator.
Air
Boeing Completed the Delivery of P-8I Aircraft to India
On Thursday, the Boeing Company delivered the last of 12 P-8I Poseidon long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare (LRMR-ASW) aircraft ordered by the Indian Navy. This is the fourth of the four additional aircraft delivered under the options contract signed by the Ministry of Defence in 2016.
Air
Thailand’s AH-6I Order on Track
Thailand is buying Boeing AH-6I light attack reconnaissance helicopters and related equipment in a deal worth $400 million. The U.S. State Department had announced in November 2019 the proposed sale to Thailand of eight helicopters.
Air
The United States has approved a potential $13.9 billion sale of F-15ID aircraft to Indonesia
The U.S. State Department approved the potential sale of F-15ID aircraft and supporting equipment to Indonesia in a transaction for up to $13.9 billion.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Boeing’s F-15EX Eagle II Fired an AIM-120D
The F-15EX Eagle II, the USAF's newest fighter, successfully fired an AIM-120D missile during its maiden live fire exercise over the Gulf of Mexico.
Air
Boeing’s KC-46A Won’t Be Fixed Before 2026, GAO Says
According to the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) new report, the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46 Pegasus tanker’s flaws won’t be fixed before 2026.
Air
Country
Boeing Reports Fourth-Quarter 2021: $14.8 billion revenue
The Boeing Company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $14.8 billion, reflecting higher commercial volume and lower defence revenue. GAAP loss per share of ($7.02) and core loss per share (non-GAAP)* of ($7.69) reflect lower charges and higher commercial volume. Boeing recorded an operating cash flow of $0.7 billion.
Air
AH-64E Apache attack helicopters enter service in British Army
British Army receives fifty Apache AH-64E Version 6 attack helicopters that have been purchased from the United States to offer attack aviation capabilities.
Navy / Maritime
Moroccon Navy plans two acquire two MPA to increase its ASW capabilities
According to Spanish “Defensa” website, the Royal Moroccan Navy has launched a program to acquire two multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft.
Logistics
Country
Boeing to Support British Military Logistics
British Government has signed a five-year £ 460 million contract with Boeing Defence UK, offering logistical support for the UK’s armed forces.
Air
Boeing is Kicked out of Canada’s $19-Billion Worth Tender
According to the Toronto Star, a Canadian daily, Boeing will no longer compete at Canada’s $19-billion tender.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
MQ-25 Stingray UAV Conducts Navy’s Ground Tests
The US Navy and Boeing have completed ground testing for the MQ-25 Stingray UAV which has aerial refuelling and ISR capabilities.
