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Jul 24, 2024
Airbus expects to deliver the first of its A330neo-based aerial refueling tankers before the end of the decade through the MRTT+ upgrade.
Jul 22, 2024
As Farnborough Airshow opens a new stage for the rivalry between the C-130 and its competitor the C-390, Lockheed officials still claim the Hercules is winning.
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Aircraft & Propulsion
Jul 26, 2024
Airbus is exploring initiatives to reduce the operation cost of its Airbus A400M airlifter.
Jul 26, 2024
The evening airshow at Oshkosh 2024 featured a World War II bomber formation, modern demonstration flights, and a pyrotechnic drone show.
Jul 26, 2024
Germany says it now expects its umbrella contract for Boeing CH-47F Chinooks to be signed several months later than planned.
Jul 26, 2024
NSPA issued a tender for three contracts with industry to deliver up to six rotorcraft concepts that could meet the current NGRC specifications.
Jul 26, 2024
KAI is studying how to modify the design of the KF-21EX, the future Block 3 version of its KF-21 fighter, to ensure the program remains cost-effective.
Space
Jul 26, 2024
This follows the FAA’s decision to permit Falcon 9 launches to resume after a July 11 second-stage launch failure.
Jul 26, 2024
The decision follows the recovery of a piece of Dragon debris in Australia in 2022.
Jul 26, 2024
The FAA on July 25 said there were no public safety issues associated with the failure of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket two weeks ago, clearing the company to resume flights.
Jul 26, 2024
The DSMP satellite fleet has been in service since the early 1960s.
Jul 25, 2024
Another round of thruster tests are set for this weekend, and an agency return readiness review is set for late next week.
Missile Defense & Weapons
Jul 24, 2024
Raytheon hopes sustained, high demand for the AIM-120 Amraam both domestically and abroad will drive the U.S. government to reconsider a multiyear procurement.
Jul 24, 2024
Speaking at Farnborough Airshow, CEO Yoav Tourgeman says Rafael is committed to R&D funding despite needing to ramp up production as its backlog rises.
Jul 23, 2024
This was the first time RAN fired the NSM since it acquired the missile in January 2023.
Jul 22, 2024
Boeing on July 22 announced an agreement to explore ways to collaborate with Ukraine’s Antonov on defense programs.
Jul 22, 2024
The Biden administration’s directive to move Ukraine to the front of the line for the interceptors has been understood by other international customers.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare
Jul 26, 2024
KAI is studying how to modify the design of the KF-21EX, the future Block 3 version of its KF-21 fighter, to ensure the program remains cost-effective.
Jul 24, 2024
Aerospace engineers 2Excel have begun adding lumps and bumps to a Boeing 757 that will help test the future GCAP fighter aircraft's potential sensor suite and mission systems.
Jul 22, 2024
The Pentagon has awarded BAE Systems’ FAST Labs a $22 million contract to develop advanced microelectronics for the defense industrial base.
Jul 22, 2024
Leonardo is upgrading its M-346 advanced trainer with new cockpit avionics to ensure it is ready to train pilots for the newest combat aircraft.
Jul 20, 2024
Northrop Grumman is getting ready for flight trials of the new F-16 electronic warfare suite it is hoping to sell to users of the fighter abroad.
Supply chain
Jul 26, 2024
Aerojet contributed $581 million in revenue (a 7% sequential increase) for L3Harris in the second quarter.
Jul 26, 2024
The new CEO of German defense electronics provider Hensoldt is trying to wean the company from its heavy reliance on domestic sales.
Jul 26, 2024
France says it is has started work with Ukraine to help the beleaguered country build up its defense industrial base.
Jul 25, 2024
Sales rose 8% annually to $19.7 billion and earnings per share increased 9% to $1.41, coming in ahead of Wall Street’s expectations.
Jul 25, 2024
Dassault Aviation said it delivered six Rafale fighters to France in the first half of the year.
Budget, Policy & Operations
Jul 25, 2024
Industry is expecting the U.S. Navy to select its Next Generation Fighter next year despite ongoing budget uncertainty, a competitor says.
Jul 25, 2024
Multiple pilot errors, preceded by an unhealthy organizational culture within one of the few U.S. Air Force B-1B squadrons, caused a crash landing and complete loss of a bomber in January, according to a new report.
Jul 25, 2024
Greece has become the latest European country to sign on to the Lockheed Martin F-35 program, agreeing to buy 20 of the stealth fighters.
Jul 25, 2024
With a presidential election coming and a tense political mood on Capitol Hill, some lawmakers worry the political reality will make it hard to avoid another continuing resolution and knock-on program delays.
Jul 25, 2024
Building a pilot cadre and ensuring its ability to conduct high-end air combat operations has become the top priority for the Philippine Air Force.