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Europe seeks to build its own military-industrial complex

Europe seeks to build its own military-industrial complex

As geopolitical tensions rise and NATO rearmament accelerates, the European Union is embracing a model long associated with the United States: a sprawling military-industrial complex. According to the Wall Street Journal, Europe is channeling hundreds of billions of euros into defense—driven by Russia’s war in Ukraine and pressure

Lockheed shifts focus to F-35 upgrades after NGAD loss, will not protest

Lockheed shifts focus to F-35 upgrades after NGAD loss, will not protest

The US Air Force’s Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter—now dubbed the F-47—will be built by Boeing, and Lockheed Martin isn’t protesting, reports Breaking Defense. Lockheed had been seen as the favorite because of its track record with fifth-generation jets like the F-22 and F-35. Instead, Lockheed

Horizon cutting-room links: Friday, 11 April 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Friday, 11 April 2025

← Back to Home Since Wednesday, the Horizon has covered layoffs at GSA TTS while GSA issues guidance to agencies to facilitate acquisition consolidation. The Army is tightening helicopter flight protocols after the deadly crash with an American commuter jet, as the F-35 JPO breaks down the fighter’s projected $2.

Trump’s tariff plan threatens US weapons production and allied defense ties

Trump’s tariff plan threatens US weapons production and allied defense ties

President Donald Trump’s proposed global tariff regime is facing growing scrutiny from defense industry leaders and foreign allies, reports Politico, who warn it could disrupt weapons production, drive up costs, and undermine international defense partnerships critical to countering China and Russia. The tariffs—up to 20 percent on goods

F-35 program office clarifies $2.1 trillion price tag with full cost breakdown

F-35 program office clarifies $2.1 trillion price tag with full cost breakdown

The $2.1 trillion lifetime cost of the F-35 fighter jet program has made headlines for months, raising eyebrows in both policy circles and public debate. Now, the Pentagon’s F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) is offering new context, saying the figure reflects an unprecedented 94-year estimate encompassing every facet

Boeing to build Air Force’s future fighter, the F-47

Boeing to build Air Force’s future fighter, the F-47

DOD awarded Boeing a contract for the nation’s next air supremacy fighter, the Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) manned plane, officially dubbed the F-47, as reported by Defense News. President Donald Trump announced the decision at the White House, alongside senior Air Force officials. Described by

F-35 to receive software update this summer; full TR-3 upgrade timeline remains uncertain

F-35 to receive software update this summer; full TR-3 upgrade timeline remains uncertain

Lockheed Martin plans to release a new software update for its F-35 fighter this summer, reports Defense One, marking a step toward the comprehensive Technology Refresh-3 (TR-3) upgrade. TR-3, encompassing both software and hardware enhancements, is essential for the subsequent Block 4 improvements, which aim to bolster the aircraft'