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Feb 13, 2023
Among the lessons the French Air and Space Force has learned from the war in Ukraine is the importance of suppressing enemy air defenses.
Feb 10, 2023
Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss a week of high drama, including the shootdown of China's balloon and the future of high-altitude surveillance.
Feb 10, 2023
Aviation Week parroted the U.S. government’s statement that the aircraft was down due to a mechanical failure, not a Soviet missile, which proved to be wrong.
Feb 10, 2023
India will receive 275 trainers and LCAs over the next decade, more than any other nation aside from the U.S.
Feb 10, 2023
Balloon industry says it can survey the Earth better than satellites and for less cost.
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Aug 28, 2025
NATO anticipates that all of its 32 members will meet its longstanding target to spend 2% of GDP on defense, though only three meet the revised 3.5% target figure.
Aug 28, 2025
Aselsan is making a $1.5 billion investment in new facilities to support development of Turkey's Steel Dome air defense system and increase production capacity.
Aug 27, 2025
The U.S. Navy has seen its highest mishap rate in 11 years in 2025, as the service’s air forces commander says he is pushing to reduce the rate.
Aug 27, 2025
The military alliance between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States faces formidable challenges four years after its establishment.
Aug 27, 2025
The U.S. Air Force has taken steps to reduce the required capability of the new radar for its B-52 bomber as a way to reduce costs and improve schedule.
Aug 27, 2025
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) will continue independently reporting to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).
Aug 27, 2025
German Chancellor Merz says he expects a resolution on the way forward for the Future Combat Air System program with France and Spain to be set by year-end.
Aug 26, 2025
Hydraulic fluid contaminated with water froze inside an F-35A’s landing gear during a training flight in Alaska, eventually forcing the pilot to eject, according to a U.S. Air Force investigation.