Army Activated Its First Dark Eagle Hypersonic Unit
The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon program reached its first fielded unit after fielding slipped from September 2025 into early 2026.
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Boeing F-47 Has Entered Production, With First Flight Set for 2028
Production of F-47 test aircraft is already underway, and Boeing is targeting a first flight in 2028 for the Air Force's sixth-generation fighter.
Asha VenkataswamyLockheed Finalizes $24 Billion F-35 Contract for Lots 18-19
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin closed the largest F-35 production agreement to date after a year of negotiation.
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