The U.S. Air Force wants to modify its Boeing KC-135s and KC-46s in a new effort that the service says is independent of the KC-Y “bridge tanker” program it started last year, but now says is looking less likely to become a competition.

Korea Aerospace Industries has completed a range of ground tests for its KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft, paving the way for its first flight in July.

The U.S. Army on June 27 awarded Sikorsky a $2.28 billion contract for 120 H-60M Black Hawks, the 10th and final multiyear contract for the helicopters.

The U.S. Defense Department has proposed launching a large-scale prototyping effort for a blended wing body aircraft that will be evaluated as a future tanker, airlifter and bomber. 

The UK Royal Air Force’s Rapid Capability Office has decided not to proceed with the build and flight trials of its £30 million ($37 million) Mosquito Lightweight Affordable Novel Combat Aircraft demonstrator.

Cyprus has joined the growing list of customers for the military version of Airbus’ H145 twin-engine light helicopters.

German defense officials have reiterated that the country’s purchase of Boeing’s P-8 Poseidon maritime patroller is an interim effort, with the country still aiming to participate in the Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System program.

Airbus Helicopters has established an industry team to offer the company’s H145M twin-engine light rotorcraft to meet a German requirement for a Light Utility Helicopter.