Defense Supply Chain Analysis
Jul 24, 2024
Many “emerging” technologies were thought of and first tried long ago.
Jul 22, 2024
The time has come for the U.S. to spark a revolution in the manufacturing of solid propellants and explosives, argues Mark Lewis.
Jul 12, 2024
While aerospace and defense companies have lately enjoyed an embarrassment of riches in demand, that has exposed severe weaknesses in their ability to execute.
Jul 12, 2024
The two-decade experiment known as Spirit AeroSystems is set for a dramatic and rocky close.
Jul 12, 2024
Will engine-makers be enticed to try to meet requirements for the two new notional civil and military aircraft that need an engine that does not yet exist?
Nov 27, 2025
In the competition to provide Belgium with a new fleet of training aircraft, Switzerland's Pilatus has revealed it teamed with local companies in its successful proposal.
Nov 27, 2025
PZL-Swidnik has delivered the first Polish-built AW149 battlefield utility helicopter to the Polish Armed Forces as part of an order for 32 of the type.
Nov 26, 2025
The U.S. Air Force on Nov. 25 awarded Boeing a $2.47 billion contract for 15 KC-46A tankers, extending production into the later years of the program.
Nov 26, 2025
Sweden has awarded GKN Aerospace a contract to build a clean-sheet turbojet-powered uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) demonstrator within 18 months to validate rapid development techniques.
Nov 25, 2025
Israel’s Defense Ministry is calling for a boost in defense exports with an eye on bolstering the introduction of new technologies.
Nov 24, 2025
Airbus has forged an agreement with UAE-based Calidus that could potentially lead to the creation of an MRO facility for the A400M airlifter in the UAE.
Nov 21, 2025
Under the agreement, signed during the Dubai Airshow and announced Nov. 21, Mubadala’s Strata aircraft parts-making unit would get work packages on the A400M.
Nov 21, 2025
The DOD has awarded $29.9 million to a company to develop a domestic supply chain of gallium and scandium, two critical minerals for military applications.