Executive Summary: The United States is repositioning F-22 stealth fighters closer to China to improve response times in a potential Taiwan crisis. …
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Lockheed Martin Secures $48M Deal For C-130J Sustainment Support
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: Lockheed Martin has secured a $48 million contract to provide sustainment and logistics support for the U.S. Air Force’s C-130J …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Approves T-7A Red Hawk for Full-Rate Production
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readExecutive Summary: The U.S. Air Force has approved the T-7A Red Hawk for full-rate production, marking a critical milestone in its pilot …
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Marvin Engineering Secures $138.2M U.S. Air Force Contract for AMRAAM Launcher Systems
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readExecutive Summary Marvin Engineering Company has been awarded a $138.2 million U.S. Air Force contract to supply guided missile launchers and power …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
Lockheed Martin Secures Training Systems Deal For E-130J Phoenix II Aircraft
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readLockheed Martin E-130J Phoenix II Training Systems Expand Strategic Readiness The E-130J Phoenix II training systems program is advancing U.S. military readiness …
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U.S. Air Force Unveils B-1B Lancer Hypersonic Loadout To Counter Emerging Threats
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readB-1B Lancer Hypersonic Loadout Signals Shift In U.S. Strike Capability The B-1B Lancer hypersonic loadout revealed by the U.S. Air Force marks …
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Netherlands Moves To Fund US Air Force CCA Prototypes As F-35 Drone Teaming Race Accelerates
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readNetherlands CCA Prototypes Backed To Advance F-35 Drone Teaming The Netherlands CCA prototypes decision marks a notable step in allied participation in …
- Military & OrdnanceHypersonic Weapons
US Air Force Requests $404 Million To Produce First HACM Hypersonic Missiles In FY2027 Budget
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readHACM Hypersonic Missile Moves Into Production Phase The HACM hypersonic missile has entered a critical stage as the U.S. Air Force requests …
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US Air Force Moves To Deploy AC-130J Gunship As Counter-Trafficking Mission Expands In Central America
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readAC-130J Gunship Deployment Signals New Counter-Trafficking Focus The AC-130J gunship has reportedly deployed to Central America carrying Hellfire missiles and precision bombs, …
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US Air Force Expands B-21 Raider Global Strike Reach With First Aerial Refueling Tests
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readUS Air Force Advances B-21 Raider Aerial Refueling Capability The B-21 Raider aerial refueling program has reached a critical milestone as the …