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Apr 11, 2022
Aiming at bodies bearing liquid water, the hardened spacecraft will search for life in harsh environments.
Apr 06, 2022
Germany looks for CH-53 successor; Bulgaria’s MiG-29 cleared for export; Australia speeds JASSM-ER, NSM buys; and Collins' VLF contract.
Apr 01, 2022
The service also is increasing funding requests for the Future Vertical Lift program.
Apr 01, 2022
Two different types of air-launched hypersonic missiles appear to be heading in opposite directions.
Apr 01, 2022
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

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Aug 29, 2025
The UK Defense Ministry is seeking a low-cost tactical ballistic missile capable of hitting targets about 370 mi. away, with a price tag of around $675,000.
Aug 28, 2025
When lawmakers return to Capitol Hill after Labor Day, they will be staring down a government shutdown deadline.
Aug 28, 2025
About 98 aircraft are expected to enter Belgian military service in the coming decade, with 43 from requirements that are currently open and quite new.
Aug 28, 2025
Lynas Rare Earths’ Pentagon-backed Texas plant is struggling even as the Australian company is expanding elsewhere to reduce dependency on China for strategic metals.
Aug 28, 2025
NATO anticipates that all of its 32 members will meet its longstanding target to spend 2% of GDP on defense, though only three meet the revised 3.5% target figure.
Aug 28, 2025
Aselsan is making a $1.5 billion investment in new facilities to support development of Turkey's Steel Dome air defense system and increase production capacity.
Aug 27, 2025
The U.S. Navy has seen its highest mishap rate in 11 years in 2025, as the service’s air forces commander says he is pushing to reduce the rate.
Aug 27, 2025
The military alliance between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States faces formidable challenges four years after its establishment.