Business
How Lockheed is positioning the F-22 to fly into the 2040s
The Pentagon is spending billions to keep the Raptor ready for battle.
Policy
USAF walks back tanker forecast: ‘We don’t know what our strategy is’
As Boeing KC-46 deliveries resume, officials mull how many more—if any—to order.
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Business
On Day 1 of ownership, L3Harris pledges to invest in Aerojet Rocketdyne
In an interview, the new president of what is now a segment of L3Harris Technologies also touted the rocket-maker’s workforce.
Business
L3Harris rejects fears it will deny Aerojet rockets to competitors
CEO: ‘I can assure you, we are highly motivated to sell rocket engines and rocket motors to anyone who wants to buy them.’
Business
Northrop will not bid on Air Force’s new fighter
The company's decision leaves Boeing, Lockheed Martin to compete to build the Next Generation Air Dominance jet.
Business
L3Harris expected to close $4.7B Aerojet Rocketdyne acquisition on Friday
The Federal Trade Commission decided not to block the deal, L3Harris told investors Wednesday.
Business
Raytheon still waiting for orders to replace weapons sent to Ukraine
The company has received $2 billion in replenishment orders so far, and expects $2.5 billion more in the next year.
Threats
Gearbox problem caused fatal Osprey crash, Marines say
The incident was the 16th hard clutch engagement since 2010, but the first that resulted in deaths.
Science & Tech
USAF tweaks competition to spread rocket work
The Pentagon had previously planned to rely on just two heavy-lift launch providers.
Business
Software problems will cut F-35 deliveries this year, Lockheed says
The delays will cost the company about $7 million per jet.
Business
Data-rights fight may delay training on Air Force's new F-35 simulator
Disagreement with Lockheed may stall installation of latest software in a next-gen training facility.
Science & Tech
ULA’s first Vulcan launch pushed to end of the year
After an explosion in March, the company launched an investigation into what happened to its new heavy-lift rocket during testing in Alabama.
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Threats
US paying contractor to quietly supply Bulgarian 155mm shells to Ukraine
A $402 million contract suggests the former Soviet-bloc country is now producing NATO-standard artillery rounds.
Science & Tech
F-35 test squadron works to wring out upgrade problems
Delays to the TR-3 upgrade have dozens of jets on hold.
Policy
Space Force opens marketplace, launches test initiative to get new tech faster
The service's weeks-old Commercial Space Office serves as a hub for several efforts to accelerate acquisition of next-gen tech.
Business
New Germany-based F-35 fuselage factory will allow Lockheed to boost production
The Weeze-based factory will replace a factory previously operated by Turkey.
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