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The US Army Just Placed What Might Be Its Last Order for Black Hawk Helicopters
The deal with Sikorsky comes just months before the military is expected to choose a company to build a replacement.
Business
Boeing Wants More Money For New Air Force One, USAF Official Says
The company is looking for loopholes in its $4 billion contract.
Business
Leonardo DRS to Merge with Israeli Radar-Maker RADA
The deal would beef up the air-defense offerings of the U.S. arm of the Italian company, and into the top 50 largest defense firms.
Business
Boeing Can’t Find Enough Workers to Build the New Air Force One
A new GAO report details the latest setback for the presidential planemaker.
Business
Raytheon Technologies to Move HQ from Massachusetts to Northern Virginia
The move means the five largest defense contractors will all call the D.C. region home.
Science & Tech
B-21’s First Flight Slips to 2023, But That’s Still Ahead of Schedule, Northrop CEO Says
The classified bomber was initially expected to fly last December.
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Boeing’s F/A-18 Outshines Lockheed’s Flashy Hypersonic Jet in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
But can the Super Hornet’s star turn keep the production line open?
Policy
The New Air Force Ones Are Late, So the Old Planes Need More Cash, Official Says
Air Force acquisition chief cites 2- to 3-year delay, which Boeing blames on subcontractor and supply problems.
Threats
Another US Hypersonic Missile Hits Mach 5 in Test, Air Force Says
Three different U.S. weapons have now demonstrated successful hypersonic flight.
Business
Raytheon Technologies Invests in Hypersonic Aircraft Startup Hermeus
It’s the first investment by the aerospace and defense giant’s new venture arm.
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Lockheed Secretly Worked to Block Airbus’ Influence in Washington—While Teaming on Major Pentagon Bid
Internal email reveals U.S. company’s pressure to deny Europeans’ application to powerful trade group.
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