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Jun 19, 2023
For future surveillance satellites, the service seeks new thrusters and in-space refueling so it can “burn gas at will.”
Jun 19, 2023
Sweden’s defense materiel agency FMV is awaiting political approval to begin studies into a new-generation combat aircraft beyond the new Saab Gripen E.
Jun 16, 2023
Germany’s labored defense modernization contrasts dramatically with neighboring Poland’s lavish spending, but why are nations struggling to spend the money?
Jun 15, 2023
Despite increased defense spending, parliamentary hearings are hinting at potentially adverse consequences for some of France’s key defense aerospace programs.
Jun 15, 2023
Ukrainian success in fending off Russia’s invasion is changing Western allies’ policy about supplying fighters.

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Mar 15, 2024
France has become the world’s second-largest arms exporter after sales by Russia plummeted in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Mar 15, 2024
Japanese lawmakers will revise the country’s arms export restrictions, a key step to enable the export of the trilateral GCAP.
Mar 14, 2024
The venerable C-130’s cargo capacity, lower speed threshold and commonality across the region make it ideal for relief operations over the Gaza Strip.
Mar 14, 2024
Embraer and Singapore’s ST Engineering say they will expand their collaboration in defense beyond the service and engineering of the C-390 transport aircraft.
Mar 12, 2024
In response to the rapidly changing strategic environment in the region, the Royal Thai Air Force has released an updated White Paper outlining investment priorities through 2037.
Mar 12, 2024
USAF is upping procurement spending on the B-21 Raider, though not as much as originally expected because of a favorable negotiated price with Northrop Grumman.
Mar 12, 2024
The Osprey fleet has since at least 2010 been plagued by an issue of hard-clutch engagement in the proprotor gearbox, which has caused multiple incidents.
Mar 11, 2024
The U.S. Navy will see its total aircraft procurement dip in fiscal 2025 compared to the previous year’s request.