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Jun 20, 2025
The blended wing body demonstrator from JetZero is intended to provide the basis for development of a new military tanker-transport and a midmarket airliner.
Jun 18, 2025
Listen in as editors at the Paris Air Show break down Israel's latest offensive and how that country's defense companies have been walled off here at the show.
Jun 17, 2025
With Navy acquisition programs already in a “mess,” the Pentagon is skeptical about adding a second sixth-generation fighter onto a strained defense industry.
Jun 13, 2025
The June 24-25 NATO summit and Trump’s threatened imposition of 50% tariffs on EU imports on July 9 are casting dark foreshadowings over this year’s air show.
Jun 13, 2025
While Trump rattles alliances, Europe is betting big on U.S. jets while keeping its own in play.

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Apr 30, 2026
U.S. Space and defense officials say an acquisition coordination office is being established, focused on cislunar operations.
Apr 30, 2026
The UK Defense Ministry plans to conduct a drill with a handful of companies to assess how a protracted conflict would impact supply chains.
Apr 29, 2026
Silicon Valley startup Scout AI said April 29 it raised $100 million in Series A venture capital.
Apr 29, 2026
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran slowed aerospace orders at General Dynamics, but the division still managed to record a book-to-bill ratio of 1.13.
Apr 29, 2026
Ukraine is looking to capitalize on the success it has had developing counter-drone and other systems by adjusting government rules to enable defense exports.
Apr 29, 2026
The Royal Brunei Air Force has recently started investing more in uncrewed capabilities, including logistics supply drones that can quickly and cost-effectively deliver critical supplies.
Apr 28, 2026
The U.S. Navy needs to move forward with fielding a next-generation fighter to keep carrier-based air superiority going ahead, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao says.
Apr 28, 2026
Airbus says Spain will receive an initial 21 TAI Hurjet advanced jet trainers while it works on the final avionics package.