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Feb 18, 2022
The U.S. military is relying more on allies in the region as American companies aim to increase manufacturing in Pacific nations.
Feb 18, 2022
A major Rafale sale to Indonesia shakes up murky Southeast Asia fighter spending plans.
Feb 17, 2022
The FAA is spearheading an environmental review of SpaceX’s Boca Chica Beach spaceport in Texas.
Feb 17, 2022
The Israeli manufacturer is adapting to a future split-ownership structure.
Feb 16, 2022
Australia hires U.S. firms for JADC2 program; UK, U.S. join forces on rotor requirements; Raptor heads to UAE; and Raytheon’s new execs.
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Jun 11, 2025
The U.S. Air Force quietly released the first artistic rendering of the nuclear-armed, Raytheon AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) cruise missile on June 2.
Jun 10, 2025
A cost estimate jumped 46% in three years to C$27.7 billion ($20.2 billion) to complete the acquisition of 88 F-35As for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Jun 10, 2025
The Pentagon is requesting $3.5 billion for its F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance program.
Jun 10, 2025
Raytheon would offer a new guided rocket in the 2.75-in.-dia. class if USAF moves forward with a proposal to acquire a low-cost, high-speed air-to-air missile.
Jun 10, 2025
The UK Royal Air Force has agreed to a support and sustainment contract for its fleet of new General Atomics Protector MQ-9B uncrewed aircraft systems.
Jun 09, 2025
Poland has canceled a plan to acquire Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk utility helicopters, citing a change in priorities.
Jun 09, 2025
GOP House appropriators are seeking to increase spending for sixth-generation fighters.
Jun 09, 2025
The Canadian government on June 9 committed to pouring another C$9.3 billion ($6.8 billion) into defense spending this year.