Supply Chain

A recent internal study shows more than nine out of 10 repairs performed by the defense industry on U.S. Air Force aircraft are by a sole-source vendor, the service’s top logistics official said on April 28.

The cost to develop, sustain and operate the multibillion-dollar F-35 fighter is mounting, and senior House Democrats are pushing back.

Private equity investor Madison Dearborn Partners has bought aerospace and defense supplier Arch Precision Components from the Jordan Co. for an undisclosed amount, the companies announced April 19.

Ahead of a draft solicitation for Space Development Agency satellites, the Pentagon wants to ensure the interoperability of the products.

The “fleet” of defense competitors has been growing in recent years, and new entrants may have different tactics, resources and goals.

The Pentagon needs a task force that can share best practices across services.

The U.S. Air Force has selected Collins Aerospace to design a new wheel and carbon brake system for the B-52 as part of the aircraft’s life extension program.

Privately owned TECT Aerospace of Wichita, which manufactures complex aerostructure components, parts and assemblies, filed to begin U.S. bankruptcy proceedings April 6.

Today’s UK defense cuts will enable long-term investments, but the strategy is not risk-free.

Advanced electronic warfare and avionic software developments are key features of Saab’s next-generation Gripen.

Area-I’s offerings include its Altius UAV, whose current customers include the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Special Operations Command and NASA.

The UK business of Kaman Corporation has been purchased in a management buyout.

The Pentagon awarded multibillion-dollar contracts with the goal of strengthening the U.S. homeland defense system.

A $14.3 billion modernization program risks delays unless Lockheed software developers and military bureaucracy can dodge obstacles.

Fighters are the tip of an iceberg of uncertainty about next-gen military aircraft platforms in Europe.

This year, companies large and small will constantly have to assess and reassess where they can best compete.

The top eight companies should form a committee to provide data-driven assistance to suppliers in need.

Privately held PCX Aerosystems, a Newington, Connecticut, aerospace supplier, will buy Senior Aerospace Connecticut (SAC) in Enfield from Tier 2 supplier Senior for $74 million.

The bipartisan task force will review the industrial base supply chain to identify threats and vulnerabilities.

Canadian pilot training and simulator leader CAE has announced its fourth acquisition in as many months, marking a major move into the U.S. military market with the purchase of rival L3Harris Military Training for $1.05 billion, the companies said March 1.

The former Boeing CEO and business partner Kirstin Bartok Touw discuss their new investment venture.

NGI sparks industrial base concern; Israel to buy U.S. tankers, fighters; T-7 to final assembly; new approach to small parts contracting.

An acquisition proposal, China’s rise and a new administration mix as good cause for reconsidering U.S. defense industrial base policy.

Italian flagship aerospace and defense company Leonardo has reiterated its intent to sell off its Arlington, Virginia-based U.S. operations called DRS, marking the second time since last fall that the company has commented on the sales effort.

For the first time, Raytheon Technologies subsidiary Collins Aerospace and the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency have agreed to a performance-based contract structure that allows the team to forecast future gearbox repair parts and spares needed for U.S. Air Force B-2 and F-16 aircraft.