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Boeing buys GKN factory, ending dispute over F-15, F/A-18 parts

Boeing buys GKN factory, ending dispute over F-15, F/A-18 parts
Boeing buys GKN factory, ending dispute over F-15, F/A-18 parts

Through the deal, Boeing’s litigation with supplier GKN Aerospace will be dropped, and the aerospace giant will take possession of a St. Louis-area factory it used to own.

Sikorsky prepares X2 offer for NATO’s next generation rotorcraft competition

Sikorsky prepares X2 offer for NATO’s next generation rotorcraft competition
Sikorsky prepares X2 offer for NATO’s next generation rotorcraft competition

The manufacturer is shifting attention to alliance requirements in the aftermath of the US Army cancelling its next-generation Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) effort.

L3Harris selloffs hampered by low bids, CEO says

L3Harris selloffs hampered by low bids, CEO says
L3Harris selloffs hampered by low bids, CEO says

“To the extent we can get a good price for what we’ve identified as non-core [businesses], we’ll do it. But too many of the offers are coming in low and people think we’re desperate to sell, and I can assure you we’re not,” said L3Harris CEO Chris Kubasik.

Army closing in on selecting new spy-plane integrator, user assessment around late-2026

Army closing in on selecting new spy-plane integrator, user assessment around late-2026
Army closing in on selecting new spy-plane integrator, user assessment around late-2026

HADES is “designed to support active campaigning short of conflict and then potentially support targeting in conflicted areas where you might let high-end stealthy fighters or unmanned systems take first contact,” said Andrew Evans, the ISR Task Force director.

Shipbuilder Austal USA names Michelle Kruger as new president

Shipbuilder Austal USA names Michelle Kruger as new president
Shipbuilder Austal USA names Michelle Kruger as new president

Kruger had been serving as interim president since former chief Rusty Murdaugh resigned last spring.

Swedish defense committee calls for near $4.8 billion defense spending jump

Swedish defense committee calls for near $4.8 billion defense spending jump
Swedish defense committee calls for near $4.8 billion defense spending jump

In a clear reference to Russian aggression, the Swedish government committee warned in a statement of the “deteriorating security situation.”

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Millennium Space Systems is delivering on critical missile tracking constellation

Millennium Space Systems is delivering on critical missile tracking constellation
Millennium Space Systems is delivering on critical missile tracking constellation

With programs like MTC, Millennium Space Systems is redefining what it means to be an operational prime – rapidly delivering operational small sat constellations on rapid timelines.

Sullivan: Defense industry ‘still underestimating’ global need for munitions

Sullivan: Defense industry ‘still underestimating’ global need for munitions
Sullivan: Defense industry ‘still underestimating’ global need for munitions

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that there are “no plans” for another Ukraine supplemental at this point.

Russia vetos US-Japan resolution against nukes in space, ‘unprecedented escalation’ in UN fight

Russia vetos US-Japan resolution against nukes in space, ‘unprecedented escalation’ in UN fight
Russia vetos US-Japan resolution against nukes in space, ‘unprecedented escalation’ in UN fight

“Although Russia would not be expected to vote for a resolution aimed at its own conduct, its response that it is ‘against’ putting nuclear weapons in space is just vague enough to not quite be reassuring,” said Jessica West of Canada’s Project Ploughshares.

Northrop sees F-16 IVEWS, IBCS as ‘multibillion dollar’ international sales drivers

Northrop sees F-16 IVEWS, IBCS as ‘multibillion dollar’ international sales drivers
Northrop sees F-16 IVEWS, IBCS as ‘multibillion dollar’ international sales drivers

In addition, CEO Kathy Warden says the company sees a chance to sell up to five Triton UAVs to the NATO alliance.

Head start: Early ’25 may be first flight for Black Hawk with T901 engine

Head start: Early ’25 may be first flight for Black Hawk with T901 engine
Head start: Early ’25 may be first flight for Black Hawk with T901 engine

Sikorsky is using remaining FARA dollars to test out the new T901 engine in anticipation of integrating it on a UH-60 M Black Hawk later this year.

Questions hang over UK’s new, ambitious defense spending plan: Analysts

Questions hang over UK’s new, ambitious defense spending plan: Analysts
Questions hang over UK’s new, ambitious defense spending plan: Analysts

Such is the scale of British Army acquisition problems alone that they could not be resolved if the UK moved to a long term spending settlement of even 4 percent GDP, an expert told British lawmakers.

Army inching towards late FY25 Chinook Block II full-rate production contract

Army inching towards late FY25 Chinook Block II full-rate production contract
Army inching towards late FY25 Chinook Block II full-rate production contract

Boeing recently announced the Block II helo’s first maiden flight and plans to deliver the first production aircraft to the service in the coming weeks.

From F-16s to NATO, Argentina’s moves tilt West, but ties to China to last

From F-16s to NATO, Argentina’s moves tilt West, but ties to China to last
From F-16s to NATO, Argentina’s moves tilt West, but ties to China to last

There are flashpoints to watch as Argentina navigates its future between the polar attractions of Washington and Beijing, including future defense deals and a deep space facility.