The E-7 will provide the U.S. Air Force with a 360-degree critical domain awareness and Advanced Battle Management System capabilitiesOpen systems architecture and agile software design will evolve the E-7’s capabilities to meet future threats Boeing will begin development of two new U.S. variants of the E-7 Airborne Early Warning …
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Boeing expects to complete new-build production of the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft in late 2025 following delivery of the final U.S. Navy fighters. Production could be extended to 2027 if the Super Hornet is selected by an international customer. To meet demand for defense products and services, Boeing plans …
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Boeing’s mission today is to deliver the most digitally advanced, efficiently produced, and intelligently supported solutions to our customers. To do that, we have brought decades worth of digital engineering expertise to create transformative capabilities for our customers. We are redefining how the latest capabilities could be delivered with greater …
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The KC-46A Pegasus has proven itself as the world’s most advanced multi-mission combat aerial refueling airplane, and customers are already increasing orders for the tanker. In December 2022, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) added two additional KC-46As to its order, and in January 2023, the US Air Force signed …
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Boeing has developed the T-7 advanced pilot training system to meet the need for modern militaries to quickly deploy effective and comprehensive training systems that will prepare pilots for the demands of next-generation fighter aircraft. “The T-7 advanced pilot training system was developed to meet the modern militaries’ need for …
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Boeing will exhibit its state-of-the-art defense and security products and services at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) Feb. 20-24. IDEX is the largest defense exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa, and will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre under the patronage of His …
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Boeing has been awarded a contract to deliver two additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), bringing the total on contract for Japan to six. Boeing delivered the first KC-46A tanker to Japan in October 2021, and a second in February 2022. “The unmatched versatility and …
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Boeing delivered the 20th CH-47F Chinook to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), concluding the country’s latest fleet update. “Our continuing partnership with the Royal Netherlands Air Force exemplifies the value of a modern and versatile Chinook fleet,” said Ken Eland, vice president and H-47 program manager. “These state-of-the art …
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Collins Aerospace announces its selection by Boeing to provide boltless wheels and carbon brakes for lots one through three on the F-15EX aircraft in production for the U.S. Air Force. Collins’ equipment replaces the platform’s legacy wheels and brakes on the Boeing production line. Collins has worked closely with the …
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Leonardo and Boeing have delivered the first four MH-139A Grey Wolf test helicopters to the U.S. Air Force as the service looks to replace its aging fleet of UH-1N helicopters. The Grey Wolf is a multi-mission helicopter – based on Leonardo’s proven dual-use AW139 helicopter – designed to protect intercontinental …
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