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Jul 24, 2026
Listen in to hear about Brontanax, GCAP, howling Hongdus and more as Aviation Week defense editors break down what they learned at the Farnborough Airshow.
Jul 24, 2026
As Canada joins GCAP as an observer, governments and industry are working out how to manage the next steps in this ambitious fighter program.
Jul 24, 2026
BAE Systems’ self-funded autonomous aircraft will give the Royal Air Force its first operational experience with collaborative combat aircraft.
Jul 24, 2026
European procurement spending has surged more than 160% since 2021.
Jul 23, 2026
The holy grail in missile defense today is a cheaper way to down threats.
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Jul 24, 2026
Lockheed Martin targets India, Latin America and U.S. demand as C-130 deliveries return to normal.
Jul 24, 2026
Indonesia finalizes a M-346F purchase, expanding defense ties with Italy and modernizing its trainer fleet.
Jul 24, 2026
Germany is exploring a military launch site to strengthen sovereign, resilient and responsive space launch capabilities.
Jul 24, 2026
Tekever has unveiled a new rotary wing uncrewed air system which it hopes will help it secure a chunk of the growing uncrewed heavylift multi-copter market.
Jul 22, 2026
Germany seeks approval for four additional P-8As while pursuing renewed anti-ship strike and air-launched capabilities.
Jul 21, 2026
A trio of senior officials is on deck, ready to usher in a new era of U.S. military space.
Jul 21, 2026
Sustaining success in Angola’s counter-insurgency missions will require continued investment in key air power capabilities, and the country’s air force has set several important modernization programs in motion.
Jul 21, 2026
Airbus seeks a major role in Europe's next-generation fighter while exploring new partnerships after FCAS collapsed.