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Israel clears funding for 12 Boeing Apaches, Defense News reports

A cabinet vote approved funding at a long-term non-defense program’s expense, Defense News reported, making signing possible after Israel missed a U.S. deadline.

Israel is set to acquire 12 Apache “Echo” attack helicopters from Boeing, Defense News reported, citing an Israeli Ministry of Defense announcement this week. Delivery is scheduled for the beginning of the next decade, the outlet reported.1

Israel clears Apache funding, Defense News reports

Israel’s planned Boeing Apache “Echo” procurement

12Apaches Israel is set to acquire
Beginning of the next decadeScheduled delivery

The cabinet approved funding at another long-term, non-defense national program’s expense, making signing possible, Defense News reported.

Reported by Defense News. As of Oct. 16, 2026.

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An urgent cabinet phone vote on Wednesday approved the necessary budgetary source at the expense of another long-term, non-defense national program, according to Defense News. The vote made signing possible that day, the outlet reported.1

The agreement had stalled over a funding dispute between Israel’s finance and defense ministries, Defense News reported. The finance ministry demanded budget adjustments and a defined funding source, while the defense establishment pressed for urgent approval regardless of general budget discussions, according to the outlet.1

Israel missed an Oct. 7, 2026, deadline following several U.S. extensions, Defense News reported. Israeli defense officials sought another extension, and their U.S. counterparts agreed on condition that the deal be signed immediately, according to the report.1

After Israel missed the deadline, concern arose there that Boeing’s production slot would go to other international customers, leading to delivery delays and price increases, Defense News reported.1

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  1. Defense News: Israel secures procurement of 12 Apache gunships in last-minute maneuver (Oct. 16, 2026) www.defensenews.com
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Contracts · Electronic warfare

Navy plans to solicit Boeing for Growler Beowulf development

The planned work covers prototypes and aircraft integration for U.S. and Australian Growlers, with performance anticipated from March 2028 through March 2033.

The Navy intends to solicit Boeing for a follow-on contract to design, develop, integrate and test the Growler Block II Phase 2 Beowulf system for U.S. and Australian EA-18G aircraft.1

NAVAIR intends to solicit The Boeing Company

Beowulf prototype leading-edge flaps and control units

Naval Air Systems Commandfollow-on Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF) contractplanned

intends to solicit The Boeing Company for a follow-on Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF) contract with a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) option Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) for hardware

The notice is market research to identify small and other-than-small firms capable of providing the supplies/services before the method of acquisition is determined

The government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of the notice

Source: Naval Air Systems Command, SAM.gov

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A sources-sought notice posted Nov. 5, 2026, seeks capable small and other-than-small businesses before the Navy determines its acquisition method. The notice is market research ahead of any request for proposals, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract.1

The planned effort covers non-recurring engineering, eight Beowulf prototype inboard leading-edge flaps, sensor control units and power control units for U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force cooperative EA-18G aircraft. Its scope also includes flight software and firmware, flight qualification and test support, aircraft integration, laboratory test assets, a validated technical data package and logistics products.1

The Naval Air Systems Command's PMA-265 program office plans a cost-plus-incentive-fee contract with a firm-fixed-price hardware option. Performance is anticipated from March 2028 through March 2033. The planned effort includes an option for long-lead material in fiscal 2030.1

The notice names Boeing, but other firms have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 20 to show they can provide the supplies and services it describes. Any decision not to compete the proposed contract action based on the responses remains at the government's sole discretion.1

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  1. SAM.gov opportunity record sam.gov
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Contracts · Test instrumentation

Air Force plans sole-source Boeing contract for cruise missile test kits

The planned base lot covers 15 kits used in Air Launched Cruise Missile test flights. No award will be made until funds are available.

The Air Force intends to award Boeing a sole-source production contract for 15 test instrumentation kits used in Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) test flights.1 The presolicitation was posted Oct. 30, 2026.2

Intent to award a sole source contract to The Boeing Company

Common Airborne Telemetry and Instrumentation Kit (CATIK)

base production lot15 CATIKsplanned

Current acquisition strategy is a definitive firm-fixed-price contract for a base production lot of 15 CATIKs

options15 flight termination batteries and 15 instrumentation batteriesplanned

with options for 15 flight termination batteries and 15 instrumentation batteries

Delivery is expected to complete within 18 months after award.

Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made until funds are available.

Source: SAM.gov presolicitation. As of Oct. 30, 2026.

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The kits process multiple subsystem inputs, including flight computer, engine, navigation, range safety, warhead and instrumentation signals, and route output to an embedded encryption device for secure telemetry. The production effort covers procurement, assembly, testing, qualification and delivery of kit shipsets, line and shop replaceable units, and flight termination system components.1

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center's Missile Sustainment Division at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, manages the effort. The current acquisition strategy calls for a definitive firm-fixed-price contract, with options for 15 flight termination batteries and 15 instrumentation batteries alongside the base kit lot.1

The Air Force expects the solicitation on or before Nov. 16, 2026, but reserves the right not to solicit the requirement or to cancel after issuance.1

Funds are not presently available for the effort, and no award will be made until they are. The Air Force expects delivery to be completed within 18 months after award.1

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  1. SAM.gov presolicitation FA8128-27-R-B00X, record data sam.gov
  2. SAM.gov notice version history sam.gov
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