Defense Supply Chain Analysis
Dec 06, 2023
Such hurdles as espionage and supply chain issues stand in the way of a more reliable indigenous defense industry.
Dec 01, 2023
The country’s Vision 2030 set challenging goals for its fledgling defense industry, but SAMI CEO Walid Abukhaled says the efforts are on track.
Nov 16, 2023
Raytheon and Kongsberg had to “beg, borrow and steal” to get Nasams to Ukrainian forces in a matter of weeks.
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.
Oct 31, 2023
Defense companies in Seoul showcase ability to counter low-altitude and long-range threats from North Korea.
Jul 17, 2025
Germany and the UK have agreed to deepen their defense ties, including better harmonizing equipment export policy.
Jul 14, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron plans for a hike in the country’s defense spending to respond to the growing threat perception.
Jul 10, 2025
The Pentagon will become the largest shareholder in Nevada-based rare earth producer MP Materials in the latest move by the Trump administration.
Jul 10, 2025
Missile programs and procurement are at the heart of a renewed defense cooperation agreement between France and the UK.
Jul 09, 2025
Norwegian missile-maker Kongsberg could further ramp up output as its defense and space backlog swells to a new record.
Jul 03, 2025
The second Donald Trump administration has struggled to reach an agreement with China to ease export controls on the U.S.
Jun 30, 2025
TransDigm has acquired precision components manufacturer Simmonds from RTX for $765 million.
Jun 30, 2025
Japan’s Board of Audit raised concerns over the low operational reliability of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft.