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Oct 02, 2024
The Army's next rotorcraft is still in development, but officials are planning its first upgrade—a big shift in the service's approach to aircraft acquisition.
Oct 01, 2024
A growing reputation from global air forces is putting Italy’s International Flight Training School on the map.
Sep 27, 2024
Aviation Week's Steve Trimble is just back from a trip to Israel, including its northern border. Listen to his observations from the frontline and what the fighting tells us about the future of warfare.
Sep 26, 2024
A massive barrage showcased the might of Israel’s airpower but raised questions about potential gaps in the country’s arsenal.
Sep 24, 2024
The Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve is a peacetime effort to develop capacity that the U.S. military can tap during times of conflict or crisis.

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Apr 15, 2026
A Finnish startup developing autonomous airships has secured funding from NATO’s Innovation Fund.
Apr 15, 2026
The EU will spend €1.07 billion ($1.26 billion) to fund 57 defense development projects, including funding for loitering munitions and space-based programs.
Apr 15, 2026
Norway has donated to Ukraine six of its now-retired Lockheed Martin F-16s, which are undergoing refurbishment, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says.
Apr 15, 2026
Air refueling testing has begun for the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider, the U.S. Air Force said late April 14.
Apr 14, 2026
ESA is moving forward on a program to advance space-based laser communications across multiple orbital planes with a contract to Kepler Communications.
Apr 14, 2026
A planned convergence of field artillery and air defense units within the U.S. Army will drive investments in common sensors, launchers and fire control systems.
Apr 14, 2026
Germany says it will finance the purchase of RTX Patriot equipment for Ukraine and underwrite delivery of more Diehl Defense ground-launched IRIS-T systems.
Apr 13, 2026
MDA Space is jumping into rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) spacecraft, with the introduction of a vehicle designed to maneuver and detect threats.