China’s success as a defense exporter depends on its ability to convince customers that it is a power with which they want to be friends.

Modernization was in the forefront, with orders for advanced fighters, uncrewed combat aircraft development and a first appearance of China’s latest combat jet.

Drones have been a cornerstone of Israeli military operations for decades, but with each round of fighting the Israel Defense Forces has adapted their use.

New orders are rolling in, buoyed by upticks in defense spending and increased demand from the public safety, air ambulance and energy sectors.

A look at which trends are gaining which are losing steam in the defense sector.

Europe’s need to catch up militarily becomes a driver of equipment purchases.

The future for Embraer looks bright, and markets seem more ready than ever for an alternative to the giants of the last century.

Kendall announced in July that the service had paused NGAD ahead of an imminent contract award.