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Boeing flew the first of 18 KC-46A tankers it has contracted to deliver in 2018 to the U.S. Air Force. The company will miss its internal target for a first delivery by the end of the year.
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Billions of dollars are already being spent in the area of privatizing space. Many private sector opportunities exist, but those featured here have established businesses and anticipated upside.
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Boeing has moved two 747s to its order book that had previously been listed as going to an unidentified customer. That customer is the U.S. Air Force and the planes are the new fleet that comprises...
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In an exclusive story, Defense One reported over the weekend that the U.S. Air Force is preparing to return the U.S. nuclear bomber fleet to 24-hour alert status for the first time since 1991.
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Boeing is planning a structural upgrade and possibly the addition of stealth capability to its F/A-18 Super Hornet in an effort to extend its life as a military fighter jet.
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The war of words between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump ratcheted up tensions over the Korean threat to launch a nuclear-tipped missile into the Pacific Ocean.
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The U.S. Air Force on Friday revealed a serious issue that has surfaced during testing of the new KC-46A tanker being built by Boeing. The issue could affect the delivery schedule and the financial...
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The Air Force contract for a new training jet could be delayed if Congress does not pass a budget bill to replace the continuing resolution that expires in December.
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Two big mergers in the aerospace and defense sectors have already been announced and there is every reason to think the shopping spree is not over. Just ask Boeing's defense chief.
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The U.S. Air Force has awarded two contracts worth nearly $700 million to Boeing and Northrop as the first step in a proposed upgrade to the U.S. nuclear weapons arsenal.
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One thing investors wanted to hear on conference calls this earnings season was how companies are responding to Amazon. One industry that escaped such queries was defense, but that may have been an...
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The US Navy is seeking proposals for building a drone refueling tanker for its carrier force. A final request for proposal is due this year and a contract award is expected next year.
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The U.S. Army has ordered its personnel immediately to stop using drones manufactured by China's DJI and to remove all applications associated with the devices.
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Boeing is near a deal with the U.S. Air Force on buying two 747-8s that will serve as Air Force One upon delivery in 2024. The planes originally were built for a Russian airline that went bankrupt.
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After markets closed Friday, the Pentagon announced a payment of $3.7 billion to Lockheed Martin for the next batch of F-35 fighter jets. The planes are earmarked for sale to foreign governments.
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