Aviation Week & Space Technology

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force is looking to modernize against a wide, growing array of threats, from new ballistic missiles to next-generation fighters.

Quantum sensing threatens the decades-long U.S. reliance on stealth technology.

The Competition Bureau is outlining steps for the Canadian government to take to strengthen domestic airline competition.

A move to include a cabin bag as standard in ticket prices would also hit airline ancillary revenues.

The World War II Tizard Mission is a reminder of the power of collaboration.

UK extends aerospace backing; Elfly advances electric seaplane; Dutch back hydrogen-electric power; Aura and Vaeridion join forces.

As Airbus gradually moves toward its next-generation single-aisle, suppliers are intensifying their own research and technology efforts.

NHIndustries aims to extend the NH90’s frontline role with a Block 2 upgrade, which could help position it for NATO’s rotorcraft needs in the 2040s.

India’s seemingly cautious approach in the Air India Flight 171 accident investigation is raising concerns and prompting speculation.

The UK committed to F-35A nuclear-capable aircraft and joined others in Europe in signaling a greater burden-sharing role in NATO.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Leading the U.S. space agency will fall to someone else, as the former Trump administration nominee contemplates his next steps.

An explosive ground test accident has claimed a fourth Starship vehicle.

An 18-month investigation lays out what caused the January 2024 Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 door-plug blowout—and what the manufacturer and FAA need to do.

Israel’s 12-day operation against Iran provided a master class in gaining control of an adversary’s airspace and, with U.S. help, what can be done afterwards.

Airbus is likely to launch larger versions of the A220 and A350 before building the A320neo family’s successor.

With engine upgrades, stealth drone integration and enhanced weapons, France’s Dassault Rafale is evolving for the future—and eyeing new export wins.

With higher output, more orders and new upgrade plans, Eurofighter’s CEO says the program has reached an inflection point.

Can the French-German-Spanish fighter development program be saved? The next few months could be decisive.

Lawmakers are threading the needle to offer up midrange bands to support 5G networks, while protecting frequencies critical to U.S. national security.

The U.S. followed Israel in striking Iranian nuclear infrastructure, launching the largest B-2 raid ever and dropping its biggest conventional bombs. Listen as editors assess the operation in Iran.

On June 18, the FAA issued an expanded part 450 reentry license to Varda Space for its Winnebago–or W-Series–capsules.

A new sense of urgency is fueling European tanker, transport and special-mission initiatives.

As U.S.-developed collaborative combat aircraft near flight trials, their designers are testing the waters for international sales.

Politics has returned to airline decision-making, potentially leading to suboptimal fleets and higher pricing.