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Apr- 2026 -

16 April

The AH64 Apache conducts dust landings while deployed to RAFO Musannah as part of Ex PINION OMAN 21. Force elements from across the 1st Aviation Brigade Combat Team (1AvnBCT) recently deployed on Exercise PINION OMAN 21 (ExPO21) to conduct essential desert environmental training and live firing prior to supporting 1 (UK) Division on Exercise KHANJAR OMAN 21. The training and qualifications also ensure lead elements of 1AvnBCT who are held are Extremely High Readiness are equipped to react to a multitude of potential threats, able to deploy globally as well as support standing operational commitments in the homeland. In order to support the deployment, maintain serviceability and readiness of the aircraft, personnel from the Army Air Corps, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Royal Logistics Corps, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy work day and night in challenging conditions to conduct vital maintenance, repair, refuel and support. These personnel are the vital enablers which assure that each aircraft is maintained to the highest standard and set the conditions for the aircrew to continuingly fly in some of the harshest conditions in the world.

UK Awards Boeing $1.2B Contract to Support Apache and Chinook Fleet

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Boeing Defence UK a $1.2-billion contract to maintain and support its Apache attack helicopters and Chinook transport fleet.

16 April

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Boeing Lands $324M US Army Deal for Six More CH-47F Block II Chinook Choppers

The US Army has awarded Boeing a $324-million contract for six additional CH-47F Chinook helicopters in the Block II configuration, bringing the total ordered to 24.

Mar- 2026 -

31 March

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Rheinmetall, Boeing Team Up to Pitch MQ-28 Ghost Bat to Germany

Rheinmetall and Boeing have announced a partnership to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone to Germany.

24 March

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed Teams With WZL-1 to Sustain Key Systems of Poland’s Apache Fleet

Lockheed Martin has joined forces with Polish defense firm WZL-1 to sustain key systems of Poland’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopter fleet.

18 March

Air

A Republic of Korea Air Force P-8 aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing to Upgrade Mission Software of S. Korea’s Poseidon Fleet

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $38.7-million contract to provide mission software updates for the Republic of Korea’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft fleet.

18 March

Air

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon flies a routine mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2025. The P-8A Poseidon is the U.S. Navy’s multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, conducting long-range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jackson Manske)

Bea Castañeda

P-8 Poseidon: The Backbone of Maritime Surveillance

This guide shows how the P-8 Poseidon fuses sensors, weapons, and networks to power maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and global naval intelligence missions.

15 March

Air

Bea Castañeda

Meet the MQ‑25A Stingray: Redefining Carrier Air Power

Navigate our guide on the MQ-25A Stingray, explaining its unmanned design, carrier integration, and refueling capability.

13 March

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Revives E-7A Wedgetail Work With $2.4B Boeing Contracts

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing $2.43 billion in contracts to continue development work on the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft, signaling renewed momentum for the program.

5 March

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Royal Air Force Officially Names E-7 Hub at RAF Lossiemouth

The Royal Air Force has officially named its new E-7 Wedgetail building at RAF Lossiemouth as the Aden Wing, supporting the airborne early warning and control aircraft.

Feb- 2026 -

19 February

Air

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft dispenses flares

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing to Upgrade Infrared Countermeasures of Canadian, Australian C-17 Airlifters

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $13.1-million contract to modernize infrared countermeasures for C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft in service with Canada and Australia.

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