Small satellites: A booming industry

Small satellites: A booming industry
Small satellites: A booming industry

Jason Kim, chief executive officer of Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, talks about the small satellite sector – what is happening with small sats today and where they are going tomorrow.

Saudi Chinook delivery on schedule, Boeing turns eyes to F-15 upgrades

Saudi Chinook delivery on schedule, Boeing turns eyes to F-15 upgrades
Saudi Chinook delivery on schedule, Boeing turns eyes to F-15 upgrades

A Boeing executive said the Saudis have successful used their F-15SA to “kill” cruise missiles fired by the Iranian-backed Houthi militias in Yemen, a missile defense capability that the Kingdom needs.

Air Force One replacement facing additional delays, up to 17 months late: sources

Air Force One replacement facing additional delays, up to 17 months late: sources
Air Force One replacement facing additional delays, up to 17 months late: sources

Two sources with knowledge of the program told Breaking Defense that Boeing now projects the VC-25B program will run 17 months behind schedule.

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Six ways the KC-46 gives the U.S. and allies key advantages in global mobility

Six ways the KC-46 gives the U.S. and allies key advantages in global mobility
Six ways the KC-46 gives the U.S. and allies key advantages in global mobility

The KC-46A is the only tanker that meets stringent U.S. civil and military aviation requirements.

In Singapore, Boeing touts P-8 Poseidon multi-sensor pod, for more ‘multi-mission’ uses

In Singapore, Boeing touts P-8 Poseidon multi-sensor pod, for more ‘multi-mission’ uses
In Singapore, Boeing touts P-8 Poseidon multi-sensor pod, for more ‘multi-mission’ uses

The new pod takes the P-8 “and further expands it to be truly multi-int and multi-spectral,” a Boeing rep said.

State Department approves $13B F-15EX sale to Indonesia, on heels of Rafale deal

State Department approves $13B F-15EX sale to Indonesia, on heels of Rafale deal
State Department approves $13B F-15EX sale to Indonesia, on heels of Rafale deal

Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto had previously indicated that Indonesia was interested in buying both Rafales and the F-15EX, as part of a major defense spending increase planned for the coming decades.

Boeing offers P-8A to replace Canada’s CP-140 patrol fleet

Boeing offers P-8A to replace Canada’s CP-140 patrol fleet
Boeing offers P-8A to replace Canada’s CP-140 patrol fleet

Boeing’s offer comes as the US Navy has stopped purchasing new P-8As for the foreseeable future.

Blackhawk pilots could fly with AI ‘assistants’ in the near-future

Blackhawk pilots could fly with AI ‘assistants’ in the near-future
Blackhawk pilots could fly with AI ‘assistants’ in the near-future

Under a new contract awarded by DARPA, Northrop Grumman, in partnership with the University of Central Florida, will develop a prototype AI assistant embedded in augmented reality headsets for rotary pilots.

Lockheed names US production sites for LMXT tanker

Lockheed names US production sites for LMXT tanker
Lockheed names US production sites for LMXT tanker

The LMXT — a variant of the Airbus 330 Multi Role Trainer Transport — will be assembled in Mobile, Ala., before being converted into a tanker in Marietta, Ga.

Government watchdog to Air Force: Don’t ok new KC-46 vision system prematurely

Government watchdog to Air Force: Don’t ok new KC-46 vision system prematurely
Government watchdog to Air Force: Don’t ok new KC-46 vision system prematurely

“Without taking these steps prior to closing the preliminary design review, the program may accept a remote vision system design that contains immature technologies and greater risk of cost and schedule growth,” the Government Accountability Office states in its report.

Boeing racks up $402M cost overrun on KC-46 tanker

Boeing racks up $402M cost overrun on KC-46 tanker
Boeing racks up $402M cost overrun on KC-46 tanker

Total cost overruns for the program sit at about $5.4 billion in pre-tax charges, and all must be paid by Boeing.

KC-46’s new vision system in limbo as panoramic issues come into view

KC-46’s new vision system in limbo as panoramic issues come into view
KC-46’s new vision system in limbo as panoramic issues come into view

The Air Force worries that if it approves Remote Vision System 2.0 before concerns about the tanker’s panoramic display system are resolved, it could be locked into paying for a fix.

Navy’s unmanned refueling drone completes first ops on an aircraft carrier

Navy’s unmanned refueling drone completes first ops on an aircraft carrier
Navy’s unmanned refueling drone completes first ops on an aircraft carrier

The successful testing onboard an active Navy aircraft carrier is a win for the high-profile program under pressure to stay on schedule.

Finland picks F-35 in $11B fighter battle

Finland picks F-35 in $11B fighter battle
Finland picks F-35 in $11B fighter battle

The F-35 handily won out over its competition in the capability assessment, scoring a 4.47 compared to the 3.81 of the second-place company.