Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems division suffered increased worker absenteeism during the fourth quarter of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to missed sales targets that led to more tepid financial results–and 2022 outlook–than investors expected.
Boeing on Jan. 26 reported another charge of $402 million on the KC-46, bringing the total cost overruns for the tanker to about $5.4 billion, and the way the company announced it highlights an ongoing rift with the U.S. Air Force.
The U.S. Navy has confirmed that the Lockheed Martin F-35C involved in a “landing mishap” on Jan. 24 fell into the South China Sea and the service is now drawing up plans to salvage the aircraft.
NATO has announced a series of deployments to Eastern Europe that will bulk up its response to Russia’s continued buildup of forces near the Ukrainian border.
Finland’s government is preparing to sign a letter of offer and acceptance for its future fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35s after a decision to select the fighter went unopposed by competitors.
The U.S. Air Force fleet in fiscal 2021 saw a total of 21 of its most serious incidents, a lower number from previous years, while its less-serious mishap rates have increased.
The Philippines has placed an order to acquire 32 more Sikorsky/PZL Mielec S-70i Black Hawks to bolster its rotary wing capabilities, which have come under scrutiny following recent events.
The U.S. Air Force has made some progress in addressing its pilot shortage thanks to increased production and retention, but still remains far below its goal.
