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Sep 08, 2023
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket passes key tests, looks toward first launch in 2024.
Sep 07, 2023
Requirements for the service’s T-45 replacement would likely mean more engineering work for existing competitors.
Sep 06, 2023
A two-decade trend of failed X-plane projects at the agency appears to be reversing, with a recent switch to a scaled-down approach producing results.
Sep 01, 2023
It is time for Sen. Tommy Tuberville—and the Senate—to grow up and find a way to end this impasse.
Sep 01, 2023
The unit’s general manager confirms to Aviation Week that the company is engaged in low-rate production activities.

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Aug 07, 2025
Washington has green-lit Australia's FMS request for a Baseline 2 upgrade package for its MC-55A Peregrine ISR and electronic warfare aircraft.
Aug 06, 2025
The BAE Systems Hyper Velocity Projectile initially was destined for U.S. Navy destroyers, before that plan was canceled and the Pentagon handed it over to the U.S. Army
Aug 06, 2025
A component failure and a design flaw combined to cause the loss of a Northrop Grumman B-2 bomber 2.5 years ago, a newly released accident investigation report says.
Aug 06, 2025
The company is expecting the requirement to go above the current 650 annual rate, having been asked to evaluate numbers as high as 2,000 per year.
Aug 06, 2025
Spain has reportedly scrapped plans to acquire the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter after apparently choosing to spend the funds in Europe instead.
Aug 06, 2025
Europe's hope of reaching NATO's higher level of defense spending rests disproportionately with France and Germany, but a key potential obstacle is politics.
Aug 06, 2025
The Lithuanian government has formally asked NATO to bolster its air and missile defenses over growing concerns about Russian military activity.
Aug 05, 2025
The U.S. Army is speeding up fielding of its new Integrated Battle Command System for air and missile defense in Europe.