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2026
3 June Boeing assessed the MQ-28's radar signature from a range of angles inside its test chamber.

Ghost Bat stealth trial strengthens Boeing combat aircraft programme

Radar cross-section testing has confirmed the aircraft's low-observable design as flight trials and operational demonstrations continue.

22 May

ReleaseUnison Hardware supports milestone first flight of unmanned U.S. Navy MQ-25A

14 May

ReleaseMobix Labs to acquire U.S. rare earth and critical minerals company powering defence and national security

1 April

ReleaseSolestra Group adds flight safety, fracture-critical manufacturing capabilities with acquisition of Aerofab Corporation

19 February

ReleaseAmca acquires Payne Magnetics, strengthening its power electronics capabilities

11 February

ReleaseSNC signs charter with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to deliver Freedom Trainer for UJTS

27 January

ReleaseGentex PURSUIT Helmet System selected as US Navy Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet

5 January

ReleaseMobix Labs powers up U.S. defense operations: veteran defense GM takes the helm; bigger military-approved facility expansion planned

2025
12 December

ReleaseCollins Elbit Vision Systems' Zero-G Helmet Mounted Display System+ achieves key milestone with U.S. Navy

10 November

ReleaseHEICO Corporation to acquire storied aviation and defense company

27 March A concept image of Boeing's F-47, the U.S. Air Force's sixth-generation stealth fighter.

Boeing wins contract to deliver sixth-generation NGAD fighter

The U.S. Air Force selected Boeing to design and produce its Next-Generation Air Dominance platform following record investment in defence.

14 January

ReleaseKopin receives additional $2 million follow-on microdisplay order in support of rotary and fixed wing pilot helmet mounted display

2024
26 November

ReleaseGentex Corporation awarded Navy OTA for Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet program

22 October

ReleaseSverica Capital Management announces investment in Electronic Source Company

4 September

ReleaseHoneywell completes acquisition of CAES

27 June

ReleaseGA-ASI and Lockheed Martin developing Net-Enabled Weapons capability for MQ-9B SeaGuardian

20 June

ReleaseHoneywell to acquire CAES to enhance defense technologies across land, sea, air and space

1 May Boeing has secured critical supply chain resources.

Boeing takes over GKN's St Louis operations

The agreement provides continuity of the production and sustainment of critical parts for the F/A-18 and F-15 programs. Nearly the entire GKN St Louis workforce of 550 people have been hired by Boeing.

2023
13 December

ReleaseGE Aerospace celebrates 10th anniversary of the EPISCenter

13 September Zero-G Helmet Mounted Display System+.

US Navy contracts for improved helmet-mounted display for F/A-18

the Zero-G Helmet Mounted Display System+ (HMDS+), which will provide an augmented view of the battle space inside the pilot's helmet to allow for faster decision making, increasing survivability and effectiveness.

9 March Magellan was the first in the industry to optimize 3D sand printing technology for production.

Collins keeps faith with Magellan's complex castings

In addition to F-15, F-16, and F-18 castings for Collins legacy programs, the extended LTA also encompasses the supply of castings to support F-35 Lightning II, KC-46, Airbus A320neo, Boeing 787 and 777X programs.

2 March A Boeing-built F/A-18 Super Hornet takes off from Lambert International Airport in St. Louis. Boeing will continue to deliver new Block III Super Hornets to the Navy through 2025.

Boeing builds on St Louis investment with F/A-18 sunset plan

A clear timetable for the end of F/A-18 production allows Boeing to redirect resources to future military aircraft programs, including support work on the next generation of advanced crewed and uncrewed aircraft.

2022
17 November

ReleaseBoeing reorganises Defense, Space & Security business unit

2021
7 June

ReleaseNavy, Boeing make aviation history with MQ-25 becoming the first unmanned aircraft to refuel another aircraft

6 April

ReleaseAir Industries Group announces $6 million purchase order for F-18 landing gear components

2020
21 December

ReleaseBoeing Super Hornet demonstrates ski-jump launch capability

5 November

ReleaseAir Industries Group announces

30 July

ReleaseMeggitt PLC signs a three year continuation defence contract with Northrop Grumman Corporation for the supply of fuel bladders

17 June

ReleaseBoeing delivers first F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets to U.S. Navy for flight test

3 June

ReleaseBoeing delivers first Super Hornet Blue Angel test jet

11 May

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Boeing extend partnership on significant military aircraft contracts

22 April

ReleaseMarotta controls to deliver bolt-on Control Actuation System for Northrop Grumman's Extended Range Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles

2019
13 August

ReleaseMeggitt wins new orders with Lockheed Martin and the Defense Logistics Agency

21 May

ReleaseHeroux-Devtek firms up landing gear supply agreement for Boeing's F/A-18 program and expands scope to Boeing's Advanced F-15 program, spare parts and services

2018
18 December

ReleaseLockheed Martin's long range anti-ship missile reaches Early Operational Capability (EOC) status on U.S. Air Force B-1B

17 July

ReleaseHeroux-Devtek selected to manufacture main landing gears for the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft

18 January

Release3D-printed aircraft engine part for Hornet fighter makes maiden flight

2017
10 October

ReleaseBron Aerotech honored by Northrop Grumman for innovative products supporting F/A-18 program affordability

2016
8 February

ReleaseSwiss’ new B777’s feature Supracor’s Stimulite honeycomb cushions in economy class

2015
17 June

ReleaseGE's F414 engine surpasses 1,500 deliveries and 3 million flight hours

17 April

ReleaseBall Aerospace earns third consecutive Boeing Supplier Award for high performance avionics

26 March

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman delivers centre/aft 'shipset' for first international EA-18G Growler

2013
28 August

ReleaseAdvanced Super Hornet demonstrates significant stealth, range improvements

2012
10 September

ReleaseBoeing, US Navy successfully complete 1st test of advanced mission computer for Super Hornet, Growler

15 June

ReleaseBoeing selects Elbit Systems to provide low-profile head-up display for fighter jet advanced cockpit system

30 May

ReleaseBoeing delivers 1st EA-18G Growler featuring Bharat Electronics Limited cockpit subassembly

15 May

ReleaseBoeing partner Northrop Grumman to explore opportunities with Brazilian machining companies

5 March

ReleaseBoeing, Elbit Systems of America sign MOU for technology investment in Brazil

2011
23 December

ReleaseITT Exelis awarded contract for mission-critical F/A-18 electronics

2 December

ReleaseMeggitt wins F/A-18E/F environmental control unit engineering and manufacturing development project