US puts UK Typhoon jet contract with Saudi Arabia at risk - report
Posted on: Sat Apr 19th, 2008 | forbes.com

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - A 20 billion pound British government contract to supply Saudi Arabia with typhoon fighter jets could be at risk because of an US administration debate over whether to approve the deal, The Financial Times reported on its website.

B-2 Spirits return to flight
Posted on: Sat Apr 19th, 2008 | ACCNS

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. (ACCNS) -- The B-2 Spirit made a successful return to flight April 15 after a 53-day safety pause, following the first-ever crash Feb. 23 in Guam.

Lockheed Awarded $127M for C-5M Program
Posted on: Sat Apr 19th, 2008 | DoD

Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems of Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $127,202,565.

BAE Systems Starts Manufacture Of The First F-35 Production Aircraft
Posted on: Sat Apr 19th, 2008 | BAE Systems

MANCHESTER, England – BAE Systems has cut metal on its first component for the F-35 Lightning II production aircraft. This opening cut, on a component part of the aft fuselage, signifies a major milestone for the F-35 Lightning II programme.