Air Force strategy to protect aircraft was designed for China. Will it work for Iran?
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the US had “maxed out” its defensive posture, but Iran managed to strike US aircraft in Saudi Arabia anyway.
Boeing
Rheinmetall teams with Boeing for German Ghost Bat offer
Industrial planning depends on first securing a CCA contract and beating out a number of competitors.
Following congressional rebuke, Air Force awards E-7 contracts
The new awards procure an undisclosed number of developmental aircraft and address diminishing manufacturing sources for the plane’s radar.
Boeing and Sun PhuQuoc Airways Announce Order for Up to 40 787 Dreamliner Jets
WASHINGTON. Boeing and Sun PhuQuoc Airways announced on February 18, 2026 that the new Vietnam-based carrier has ordered up to 40 787 Dreamliner jets to serve as the backbone of its widebody fleet. The airline will leverage the ultra-efficient, long-ra…
EXCLUSIVE: Air Force to approve T-7 trainer production within days
“We’re confident in the design of the aircraft that we have,” Air Force Program Executive Officer for Training Rodney Stevens told Breaking Defense. “We’re ready to start proving that we can produce the aircraft at rate.”
Northrop, Brazil’s Embraer partner on KC-390 to pitch US, others
Under a memorandum of understanding, Northrop will explore options to develop an autonomous boom refueling system for Embraer’s KC-390, hoping to attract US and international customers.
DIU, Navy seek long-range drones for maritime strikes
A new solicitation from the Defense Innovation Unit asks for unmanned systems capable of carrying 1,000-pound class munitions that can fly in a 600 nautical mile radius.
Indian, South Asian Airlines Will Need Nearly 3,300 New Airplanes by 2044: Boeing
India and South Asia’s passenger air traffic will rise an average of 7% annually over the next 20 years, spurred by a growing middle class, economic growth and airport and connectivity investments, Boeing said on February 11, 2026. That demand for air …
World Defense Show 2026
The World Defense Show 2026 opens February 8 in Riyadh, marking Saudi Arabia’s strategic evolution from defense hardware consumer to industrial partner under Vision 2030. With defense localization rising from 4% (2018) to 25% (2024) against a 50% targe…
World Defense Show 2026
The World Defense Show 2026 opens February 8 in Riyadh, marking Saudi Arabia’s strategic evolution from defense hardware consumer to industrial partner under Vision 2030. With defense localization rising from 4% (2018) to 25% (2024) against a 50% targe…