Aviation Week & Space Technology

Connectivity, AI and new weaponry are part of the Rafale’s development roadmap.

Six decades after the rise of the “Nuclear Navy,” fission attracts new military interest.

There likely will be a bigger debate over nuclear modernization and the role and cost of technology in defense.

A new air racing series and record-breaking attempts aim to advance the performance and efficiency of electric aircraft propulsion.

As market conditions change, Europe’s launcher and satellite industries may have to reorient themselves.

Warhead reliability, missile acquisition misfires increase scrutiny on U.S. nuclear establishment.

Many small suppliers announced executive changes and overhauls in their latest quarterly reports. “It’s turned out to be a year of restructuring,” says one.

Aerospace software startup aims to fill close-in air combat and tactical training gap.

The airline is using the long-haul aircraft on mostly short routes but has hopes for more intercontinental services.

America’s secretive new bomber has entered final assembly four years after contract award.

Despite losing out to Blue Origin to provide engines for ULA’s Vulcan rocket, Aerojet sees a future for the AR1.

Nanotube heat shield; HAPS in flight—UAVOS’ ApusDuo and AV’s Hawk30; Latecoere tests IFE by light; Army eyes hydrogen power.

Amid strengthening European defense ties, France maintains swift military aircraft orders and deliveries.

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NASA’s intrepid, 42-year-old planetary probe joins its twin beyond the heliopause.

Continued grounding has company wondering whether all-737 fleet poses strategic liability.

Commercial aviation is too critical to the global economy to allow the Boeing-Airbus subsidies dispute to drag on.

It’s been a busy week in aviation and aerospace as Southwest Airlines rethinks the future of its Boeing 737 fleet, SpaceX launches dozens of satellites, and L-3’s co-founder makes a C4ISR play.

The FAA’s GPS augmentation system supports NextGen precision navigation procedures and ADS-B.

Veterans from the former L-3 Communications and Gabelli investment family are moving to piece together a publicly traded C4ISR giant. The timing may be perfect.

Final systems installation is underway for Mod. 2 testing of the all-electric X-57 as NASA nears a critical design review of high-lift motors for the final test phase.

Europe’s new hypersonic defense plan; B-2 software upgrade difficulties; Philippines accepts C295s; Germany rejects latest A400M delivery.

In a short period of time, Bombardier has undertaken four bold moves to radically transform its aerospace business.

Airbus electronic attack Eurofighter proposals join a growing list of European EW projects.

Aircraft propulsion is to be a core activity for the whole MHI group. The segment will rise in importance for KHI.