“[R]ight now with the way we’re funded, we think we can carry both [companies] through prototype, and both are leaning in fully. And so then we’ll let the prototype and test do the evaluation,” Air Force propulsion chief John Sneden said.
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“I think what you’re hearing from individuals like Hon. Hunter and Hon. Kendall is a recognition that the requirements that went into the JCIDS process are not revolutionary,” said Scott Boyd, Air Force deputy program manager for mobility aircraft.
By Michael Marrow
Asked about the timeline floated by an L3Harris official, a NATO spokesperson told Breaking Defense the alliance is still assessing “the way ahead.”
By Tim Martin
The aerospace giant’s defense and space division recorded new charges for NASA’s Starliner shuttle, the Air Force’s T-7A training jet and the Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray drone.
By Michael Marrow
After previously signaling Airbus’s A330 Multi-role Tanker Transport would best fill the role, the Canadian government formally awarded the company a contract to convert five used jets and build four new ones.
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Though the UK will get three planes instead of five, the procurement report estimates that the E-7 program will cost $2.5 billion, only marginally less costly than the $2.7 billion agreed in the original order.
By Tim Martin
A major overhaul is coming in software for missile warning
Space Systems Command’s FORGE program is the first, major missile-warning software modernization effort in 20 years.
Speaking to Breaking Defense fresh off a tour of a French MRTT, a KC-46A Pegasus pilot and boom operator discussed some of the pros and cons between the plane that’s the basis for Lockheed’s LMXT and their own Pegasus tanker.
By Michael Marrow
Boeing officials recently demonstrated two separate efforts with the Air Force focused on aircraft mission and training readiness.
By Jaspreet Gill
“We’re still assessing how the numbers are going to fall,” Ted Colbert, president and chief executive officer of Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security sector, said. “But the profile will look similar to the last quarter.”
By Michael Marrow
A new watchdog report warns of a year-long delay for America’s next ICBM, as well as potential schedule slips for F-15EX, KC-46A and the Air Force One replacement.
By Michael Marrow
Lockheed’s selection of GE Aerospace’s CF6 engines comes as the Air Force weighs sole-sourcing a next round of tankers to Boeing or opening up a competition.
By Michael Marrow
Even as developmental hurdles for the T-7A remain, a top Air Force official and representatives from Boeing expressed confidence that the trainer’s recently re-baselined schedule could be met.
By Michael Marrow
Eyeing risks of losses, L3Harris’ Chris Kubasik said, “I think the industry as a whole is going to continue to no-bid these contracts until [DoD uses] the right vehicles.”
By Michael Marrow
