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Bell Boeing Celebrate U.S. Air Force CV-22 Program of Record

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:46:48 +0000

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Boeing [NYSE: BA] celebrate the upcoming completion of the CV-22 Program of Record (POR) for the U.S. Air Force. Bell and Boeing commemorated the V-22 Osprey production milestone during a ceremony at the Bell Amarillo Assembly Center on April 18. “Completing the CV-22 production aircraft for the U.S. Air Force is an immense honor and testament to the amazing men and women who have worked to design, engineer, and build […]

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Additional Boeing MH-47G Block II Chinooks for U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:48 +0000

U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $240 million contract to remanufacture five MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027. “Supporting the needs of our special operators continues to be critically important. USASOAC has unique and complex mission requirements, so it’s vital we provide the enhanced capabilities of the MH-47G Block II as quickly as possible.” Heather McBryan, Cargo Programs vice president and program manager for Boeing Defense, Space & […]

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USAF Selects Boeing F-47 for NGAD Fighter Platform

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:43:25 +0000

The U.S. Air Force announced Boeing [NYSE: BA] has been awarded a contract to design, build and deliver its next-generation fighter aircraft. Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform will usher in a new generation of United States fighter jets that brings leap-ahead capability in range, survivability, lethality and adaptability. The NGAD Platform is the central node in the NGAD Family of Systems. “We recognize the importance of designing, building and delivering a 6th-generation fighter capability for the United States Air Force. […]

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Japan Orders 17 Boeing CH-47JA Block II Chinooks

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:17:43 +0000

The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks Extended Range to modernize its fleet, replacing some of its CH-47 JA aircraft. The aircraft will be co-produced by Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI). Boeing and KHI have delivered over 100 Chinooks to the JSDF since the 1980s, making it one of the longest lasting and most successful license manufacturing programs in Japan. “This award strengthens our decades-long relationship with KHI and provides critical capability improvements that […]

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U.S. Army Orders Additional Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinooks

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:45:53 +0000

The U.S. Army ordered three additional CH-47F Block II Chinooks from Boeing [NYSE: BA]. The Lot 3 contract award, valued at $135 million, is a part of the U.S. Army’s ongoing modernization efforts. “It is critical soldiers get to their destinations and have the equipment they need to accomplish the mission. The CH-47F Block II’s increased payload capacity and expanded range enables the U.S. Army to meet evolving heavy-lift mission requirements around the world.” Heather McBryan, vice president and program […]

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Integris Composites Armor for Boeing MH-139A Grey Wolf

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:42:00 +0000

Boeing’s recent delivery of the first MH-139A Grey Wolf production aircraft to the U.S. Air Force is a milestone for both Boeing and Integris Composites, Inc. In 2018, Boeing was selected as the prime contractor with Leonardo as an original equipment manufacturer to develop the MH-139A aircraft that will provide improved capabilities and greater flexibility than the UH-1N Huey. This icon of military aviation since the Vietnam War is used by the Air Force to protect America’s intercontinental missile bases. […]

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Additional Boeing KC-46A Tankers for U.S. Air Force

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:22:00 +0000

Boeing [NYSE: BA] will build 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 11 contract award from the U.S. Air Force valued at $2.38 billion. In all, Boeing has 168 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on contract globally, providing advanced capability advantages for the joint force and allies. “We appreciate our continued partnership with the U.S. Air Force. This is another big milestone for our team, and we look forward to delivering the world’s most advanced multi-mission aerial refuelers for years […]

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First Flight of Thailand’s Boeing AH-6 Little Bird Helicopter

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:29:00 +0000

The first of eight Boeing [NYSE: BA] AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopters for the Royal Thai Army completed a successful first flight Aug. 22 at the company’s Mesa, Ariz. site. After completing Thailand’s fleet, Boeing will train the Royal Thai Army pilots at its Mesa site and at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, where they will learn to operate the Little Bird and leverage its versatile mission capabilities. “With its superior performance and flexible, easily configurable mission equipment, the […]

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Boeing Completes First Flight of UK E-7 Wedgetail

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:34:10 +0000

A Boeing flight-test crew conducted functional checks during the first flight from Birmingham Airport, marking a significant milestone in the programme’s test and evaluation phase. Currently unpainted, the aircraft is one of three 737 NG aircraft on British soil undergoing modification by a highly skilled team of over 100 people at STS Aviation Services in Birmingham. “This safe and systematic Functional Check Flight is an important step for Boeing and the RAF as part of our rigorous and extensive testing […]

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Boeing Offers CH-47 Chinook for Poland

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:55:14 +0000

Boeing [NYSE: BA] is offering the CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter to Poland. The announcement was made at the annual MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition where Boeing is highlighting advanced defense systems, capabilities and services. “The Chinook has been a key part of the European defense and humanitarian relief missions for more than five decades and would enhance Poland’s cooperation with allied forces, and support the country’s defense needs. In addition, the Chinook would deliver additional benefits to Poland through job […]

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BAE Systems to upgrade flight control computers for F-15EX and F/A-18E/F

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:38:14 +0000

BAE Systems (LON:BA) has been selected by Boeing to upgrade the fly-by-wire (FBW) flight control computers (FCC) for the F-15EX Eagle II and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter aircraft. The FCCs feature common core electronics that support the quad-redundant FBW flight control systems (FCS), providing the safety, reliability, robustness, and performance needed for the missions of these advanced platforms. As the original manufacturer of the FCCs for both aircraft, BAE Systems will modernize the FCC electronics hardware and software to increase […]

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Poland Signs LOA for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Helicopters

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:34:19 +0000

The Government of Poland has signed a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for 96 Boeing [NYSE: BA] AH-64E Apache combat helicopters, as part of the Polish KRUK Attack Helicopter program. The LOA comes a week after the Polish Ministry of National Defence announced an offset agreement with Boeing. The agreement includes maintenance and support of the Polish Armed Forces fleet of Apache helicopters by Polish defense industry along with the establishment of training programs and […]

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Boeing Delivers 1st CH-47F Block II Chinook Aircraft to US Army

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:55:00 +0000

In support of ongoing U.S. Army modernization efforts, Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the first CH-47F Block II Chinook. The aircraft is one of up to 465 in the Army’s fleet that will be modernized to the new Block II configuration. The CH-47F Block II provides capability improvements allowing the U.S. Army to lift more, fly farther and maintain their aircraft better than ever before. This modernization program enables the battle-tested Chinook to play a key role in multi-domain operations going […]

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Boeing Awarded Contract for 7 Additional MH-139A Helicopters

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:04:00 +0000

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $178M contract to produce seven MH-139A aircraft and provide sustainment and training support. This order brings the total number of aircraft under contract to 26. Building the Grey Wolf fleet and paving the way towards full rate production is a critical step in supporting the Air Force’s modernization priorities. Delivering on these commitments and getting more capability into the hands of our customers is important to their mission protecting vital national assets. […]

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Saab receives order to produce T-7A fuselage systems

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:13:31 +0000

Saab has received an award from Boeing to produce T-7A aft fuselage systems. The order value for Saab is USD 101.7 million (approximately SEK 1 billion) and the order was booked in the fourth quarter 2023. The T-7A aft fuselage systems will be produced at Saab’s advanced manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, Indiana. What we are building is the most modern and forward-looking advanced pilot training system on the market and I am confident that this is a programme that […]

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Missile Defense Agency, Boeing-Led Industry Team Conduct Early Release Intercept Test

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:14:00 +0000

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency and a Boeing [NYSE:BA]-led industry team successfully intercepted an intermediate-range ballistic missile in space during the latest test of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense, or GMD, system. The test validated GMD’s Capability Increment 6B configuration, which gives the Missile Defense Operators more time, space, and flexibility to intercept ballistic missile threats to the U.S. homeland. During the test, a GMD interceptor released a kinetic-force Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle, or EKV, during the rocket booster’s second stage of […]

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Boeing Secures Contract for Six MH-47G Block II Chinook Helicopters

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:24:32 +0000

The U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract to produce six remanufactured MH-47G Block II aircraft as a part of the Army’s modernization efforts. With the deal valued at $271M, Boeing has 42 MH-47G aircraft under contract with USASOAC. The Chinook has been a key player in the special operations domain for many years. USASOAC and international allies have used the unique capabilities of the Chinook to complete the most daring missions around […]

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Canada Selects Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon as its Multi-Mission Aircraft

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:34:03 +0000

The Government of Canada has signed a Foreign Military Sales Letter of Offer and Acceptance for up to 16 Boeing [NYSE: BA] P-8A Poseidon aircraft, as part of the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project. Canada joins eight defense partners, including all of the FIVE EYES allies, the intelligence alliance that also includes the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and becomes the fifth NATO nation to have selected the P-8 as its multi-mission aircraft. First delivery is expected […]

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Boeing Awarded $2.3 Billion for Additional U.S. Air Force KC-46A Tankers

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:40:07 +0000

Boeing [NYSE: BA] will build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force valued at $2.3 billion. One hundred fifty-three KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers are now on contract globally, providing advanced capability advantages for the joint force and allies. With a supplier network of about 37,000 American workers employed by more than 650 businesses throughout more than 40 U.S. states, the combat-proven KC-46A is transforming the role of the tanker for […]

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Boeing Shifts Toward Production of MH-139A Grey Wolf

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:15:00 +0000

Boeing [NYSE:BA] continues to transition towards low rate initial production of the MH-139A Grey Wolf after completing the program’s Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) phase, delivering the sixth and final test aircraft to the U.S. Air Force last month. Delivering all of the RDT&E aircraft to the Air Force enables them to continue critical operational testing and allows Boeing to focus on building the first production aircraft. The Grey Wolf will provide crucial national security capability improvements to the […]

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Boeing Expanding Capacity for Advanced Patriot Missile Seeker Production

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:44:00 +0000

Boeing [NYSE: BA] has broken ground on a 35,000-square-foot expansion of its Huntsville factory that produces the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seeker. The expansion will enable Boeing to increase annual PAC-3 seeker production by more than 30% to meet increasing air and missile defense needs worldwide. The Boeing-built seeker provides guidance data to the PAC-3 interceptor used by the Patriot surface-to-air defense system, enabling it to identify, track and intercept advanced air and missile threats. The company recently delivered the […]

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Boeing & Ferra Expand Precision Aerial Munition Partnership

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:02:31 +0000

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Australia industry partner Ferra Engineering signed a Memorandum of Understanding to continue production of Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM ER) wing kits. The agreement also includes the intent to explore applications for Powered JDAM — a long-range, low-cost and mass-producible JDAM derivative capable of travelling upwards of 300 nautical miles. Brisbane-based Ferra is Boeing’s global supplier of the 500-pound JDAM ER wing kits. Under the memorandum, the partnership will be extended through 2028. The […]

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Boeing’s Enhanced AH-64E Apache Completes First Flight

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:13:00 +0000

The newest version of the AH-64E Apache has successfully flown with an upgraded capabilities suite as Boeing [NYSE: BA] continues to modernize the platform. The upgraded E-model Apache, known as Version 6.5, or V6.5, is the next configuration of the world’s premier attack helicopter. We saw our hard work come to life with this first flight. These enhancements will take the E-model Apache to the next level in terms of capabilities, ensuring Apaches continue to dominate future battlefields. Christina Upah, […]

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Poland Minister of Defense Visits Boeing Apache Site

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:24:50 +0000

Boeing [NYSE: BA] hosted the Poland’s Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak and his delegation at the Boeing Mesa site in Arizona on Monday. The minister met with Boeing leaders and toured the AH-64 Apache production line in celebration Poland’s recent Apache selection. Poland announced its intent last year to acquire 96 new Apache attack helicopters, followed by the U.S. Government approving the Foreign Military Sale in August 2023. As the world’s most capable and versatile attack helicopter, the AH-64 […]

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MSPO 2023: Boeing Showcases F-15EX for Poland’s Air Dominance

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:14:11 +0000

Boeing [NYSE: BA] is showcasing the F‑15EX fighter aircraft to Poland as a potential U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales program. The announcement was made at the annual MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition where Boeing is highlighting advanced defense systems, capabilities and services. Poland’s interest in the F-15EX confirms its dedication to the preparedness and effectiveness of its military forces. The F-15EX offers superior interoperability, supportability and affordability along with a robust industry plan that would support Poland’s goal […]

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