The test rocket went through a complete launch countdown procedure in French Guiana followed by full firing of the core stage’s Vulcain 2.1 engine.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Germany has formally contracted for three additional Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, just days after funding was approved by the Parliament.

A diverse portfolio of UAE-built UAS and missiles needs engines, and the Edge Group wants to use local options.

Hypersonic test company Stratolaunch completed the first taxi test of the Roc carrier aircraft and rocket-configured Talon TA-1 vehicle.

A U.S. Navy P-8A submarine-hunting aircraft ended up in Hawaii’s Kaneohe Bay, marking the first time the service may lose one of the Boeing 737-based jets.

The Irish government will reexamine a need for an air combat and air intercept capability in five years despite growing concerns about the need for one.

The bomber’s public first flight kicks off an intensive test campaign and more funding for Northrop Grumman.