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Nov 15, 2023
The “father of GPS” on how the system came to be and the hurdles it needs to overcome to remain at the cutting edge.
Nov 10, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Nov 10, 2023
A multi-orbit satellite architecture is key to the nation’s quest to “conquer the night.”
Nov 10, 2023
Aviation Week editors take a break from Day 2 of the A&D Programs conference to tease out the intractable issues facing the industrial base.
Nov 09, 2023
As E-2Cs retire, the service begins phased upgrades to the E-2D fleet, ending with the biggest modernization since it began fielding Advanced Hawkeyes in 2007.

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Feb 04, 2026
A U.S. senator cites fighter production delays as a factor in Algeria's Su-57E purchase, raising concerns over potential sanctions under Caatsa.
Feb 04, 2026
The U.S. unveils a critical minerals trading bloc plan with allies to counter China, set price floors and boost supply chain resilience for key industries.
Feb 04, 2026
Raytheon ramps up missile production, boosting capacity for Tomahawk, Amraam, SM-6, and SM-3 interceptors under new Pentagon agreements.
Feb 04, 2026
Washington has approved Saudi Arabia to receive a $3 billion sustainment package for the country’s fleet of Boeing F-15 combat aircraft.
Feb 04, 2026
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is not confirming or denying reports that it has been pushed out of a race to produce India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.
Feb 04, 2026
ATLA says it is seeing a roughly 50% increase in interest and engagement from foreign customers for Japanese defense solutions at this year's Singapore Airshow.
Feb 04, 2026
Airbus is still hunting for deals to bolster the dwindling A400M's backlog, but program boss Gerd Weber said he is more relaxed about winning contracts.
Feb 04, 2026
Airbus Defense and Space says it has seen a sharp rise in the market for refueling tankers as it pitches the new generation of its A330 MRTT.