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Latest Defense Content by Aviation Week & Space Technology
Apr 09, 2026
As the race to counter Shahed drones heats up, newcomers have their breakout moment.
Apr 09, 2026
The flagship GPS upgrade in the U.S. Space Force's domain is years late, billions of dollars over budget and still not operational.
Apr 09, 2026
Sierra Nevada Co. begins modification and testing on 747s that will fly nuclear command and control for the next 50 years.
Apr 08, 2026
Beijing controls 85-90% of global rare earth-refining capacity and more than 90% of high-performance magnet production.
Apr 07, 2026
Editors delve into the winners and losers in the White House’s $1.5 trillion defense spending plan.
Apr 03, 2026
Aviation Week’s latest forecast estimates $6.1 trillion in spending for 2022-30, a 45% increase from its pre-2022 projection.
Apr 03, 2026
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Apr 03, 2026
Continuing an annual tradition dating back to 1957, Aviation Week Network editors honored a wide variety of industry accomplishments.