Pentagon, Lockheed agree to 10-year deal for 850 F-35 jets
The decade-long framework guarantees at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighters for the U.S. military, pending congressional approval and funding.
Air Warfare
US Army support for Golden Dome missile shield takes shape
A U.S. Army air defense unit has been "earmarked" for support of the Golden Dome for America project, an Army official confirmed.
US Navy leads multinational effort for next-gen SeaSparrow missile
The U.S. Navy is leading a multinational effort to develop a new version of the Evolved SeaSparrow air defense missile.
US awards Raytheon $22.9 billion deal to boost Tomahawk output
The U.S. military, scrambling to rebuild depleted stocks of high-tech weaponry, awarded Raytheon $22.9 billion to dramatically boost Tomahawk production.
DARPA developing hypersonic cruise missile to evade enemy air defenses
DARPA is developing a hypersonic cruise missile in response to the Pentagon's concerns that American missiles are vulnerable to enemy air defenses.
Boeing wins first production contract for jet-powered JDAM
Boeing won the first production contract for a jet-powered guided bomb that can fly more than 300 nautical miles.
US Army wants a surface-to-air missile that can destroy small drones
The U.S. Army wants new surface-to-air missiles, costing less than $150,000 apiece, that can destroy small drones.
US Air Force jet engine manufacturing plagued by ‘significant challenges’
Jet engine manufacturing is plagued by production delays, quality control issues and material shortages, the U.S. Air Force said.
F-47 program producing test aircraft, on schedule for 2028 flight
The F-47 program has begun its engineering and manufacturing phase and will fly during this presidential administration, a service official said.
Trust between operators, CCAs starts with simulations: Former Air Force secretary
Simulations and exercises will be key to boosting trust between operators and CCAs, according to former U.S. Air Force secretary Frank Kendall.
Germany to buy US Tomahawks in shift toward own long-range capability
Germany will purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States and station them on German soil.
