Pentagon Zeroes Out E-7 in Budget, Leaving Its Future Uncertain
The Pentagon did not include any funding for the the E-7A Wedgetail in its 2027 budget request, potentially setting up another round in its fight with Congress over the future of the Boeing-built successor to the E-3 Sentry Airborne Early Warning and Control jet.
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AMBASSADOR NAVARRO ON PERU’S PURCHASE OF F-16 BLOCK 70 FIGHTER JETS
With a focus on its security needs, Peru decided over a decade ago that its fighter aircraft fleet needed modernization. In 2024, Peru initiated a competitive bidding process and the United States welcomed the opportunity to participate in a transparent and rigorous competition; U.S. innovation thrives on competition. In response to Peru’s request, Lockheed Martin, one of the world’s leading aerospace companies, delivered a proposal fully aligned with Peru’s technical, financial, and procedural requirements.
Taiwan tracks 6 Chinese military aircraft and 6 ships
The Ministry of National Defense tracked six Chinese military craft, five naval ships, and one official ship around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Tuesday and the same time Wednesday. The defense ministry reported four out of six sorties entered the southwestern and eastern parts of Taiwan’s air defense identification zone, or ADIZ. In response, Taiwan deployed aircraft, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems to monitor Chinese activity.
USAF Accelerates F-47, B-21 and CCA Drones: FY2027 Budget Redefines the Future of American Air Power
The U.S. Department of the Air Force (DAF) has unveiled its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, a document that not only breaks records but signals a structural transformation of American air and space power. With a request totaling $338.8 billion — a 38% increase over FY26 — Washington aims to move beyond the traditional tradeoff between current readiness and future modernization.
France to Offer Greece Transfer of All Mirage 2000 Jets to Ukraine for Rafale Discount
France has offered Greece a deal to exchange its Mirage 2000 fighter jets for Rafale aircraft. This was reported by French Aid to Europe and e-Αmyna, citing an offer from Dassault Aviation, which French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to present during his visit to Greece on April 24. The agreement provides for the transfer of 43 aircraft, including 24 Mirage 2000-5 jets and 19 decommissioned Mirage 2000 EGM/BGM aircraft, along with spare parts.
Peru Is Putting Off Its Mammoth F-16 Deal
President José María Balcázar indicated that the decision on whether to purchase the advanced fighter jet should be made by his successor, set to take office in July. Last week, aerospace and defense giant Lockheed Martin made the Peruvian governmenta remarkable offer. This week, Lima appears to have refused, at least for the time being.
F-15EX Buy Was Just Doubled By The USAF, Which Makes Perfect Sense
The U.S. Air Force’s budget for the 2027 Fiscal Year looks like it will bring a massive boost for the F-15EX program, with the planned buy now reportedly standing at 267 jets. TWZ was the first to report on the existence of what was then known as the F-15X, and has repeatedly argued in the past that investing in the Eagle II is a very logical decision for the Air Force. This is especially the case as the service looks to a future without its F-15E Strike Eagles, which have borne the brunt of combat operations for decades.
Textron Secures US Air Force Deal for F-15 Defensive Sensor Tests
Textron Systems has received a $9.5-million contract to support a US Air Force assessment of a core defensive sensor aboard the F-15 Eagle combat aircraft. Work will focus on the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS), developed to replace the aircraft’s legacy radar warning receiver, internal countermeasures set, and countermeasures dispenser set.
A Guide on Viper Shield: The F‑16’s Digital Armor
On a crowded battlefield of radar beams and guided missiles, even the fastest fighter can be seen before it sees back. The Viper Shield turns the F‑16 into more than a jet — it becomes a digital ghost in the sky, sensing threats, confusing enemies, and staying one step ahead. Discover how this invisible armor changes the rules of air combat and keeps pilots in control of the fight.
Air Force eyes massive boost for F-15EX fleet
The Air Force now plans to buy a total of 267 F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets in the coming years, more than doubling previous projections of the fleet, amid a massive surge in military spending under the Trump administration. The Air Force’s fiscal 2027 budget, publicly revealed at the Pentagon today, is seeking 24 F-15EXs, a service spokesperson told Breaking Defense. But in the years to come, the Air Force plans to buy dozens more copies of the Boeing-made fighter to build out F-15EX units and “begin to recapitalize the aging F-15E fleet,” the spokesperson said.
