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Sep 11, 2024
The Space Development Agency is about to put the first operational satellites in its Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture on orbit.
Sep 10, 2024
Variable-cycle engines are now a “mainstream research direction” in China.
Sep 10, 2024
Warsaw is looking to translate large fighter, helicopter and weapons purchases into a stronger defense industrial footprint.
Sep 06, 2024
The flagship UK helicopter modernization program has suffered delays and shrunk in size before a contract has even been signed.
Sep 04, 2024
While the Collaborative Combat Aircraft effort prioritizes quick fielding, Project VENOM plans to evaluate future improved capabilities—including AI.
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Apr 10, 2026
The long-planned integration of the BAE Systems Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo onto the UK’s Boeing P-8A Poseidon sub-hunting aircraft is set to finally move forward.
Apr 09, 2026
Aevex expands with 4,800 UAS orders under the Deep Strike program, fueling growth as Phoenix Ghost deliveries continue in EUCOM area.
Apr 09, 2026
USAF ferries MQ-9s across the Atlantic bypassing dismantling to save time, revealing stretched airlift capacity and operational urgency.
Apr 09, 2026
Bahraini F-16 Block 70 achieves first air-to-air kill, intercepting Iranian drones amid regional tensions and missile attacks.
Apr 09, 2026
France boosts defense spending to strengthen air defense, munitions, drones and space capabilities amid shifting global dynamics.
Apr 09, 2026
Royal Air Force Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft have supported a UK-led operation to monitor three Russian submarines.
Apr 09, 2026
Propulsion startup Beehive Industries is advancing development of its Frenzy engine family after receiving a $29.7 million U.S. Air Force contract.
Apr 09, 2026
The U.S. Space Force has picked 14 vendors to build space domain awareness satellites over the next decade for a new constellation in geosynchronous orbit.