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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.

Tom Burbage, the former EVP of the F-35 program during its first decade of development, discusses what it took to get the fighter program off and running.

As Christian Scherer takes up the mantle of Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO, editors are joined by analyst Sash Tusa to discuss why Airbus is making the change.

Byron Callan and Sam Bendett join to discuss the Pentagon’s initiative to manufacture masses of uncrewed vehicles with an eye on the Indo-Pacific theater.

Northrop Grumman is starting tests on the next stealth bomber, while industry is floating multiple concepts for collaborative combat aircraft.

The differentiator in military programs is shifting from platforms to software. Listen in to hear how this change is transforming industry.

Editors discuss Northrop's exit from the U.S. Air Force’s competition to replace the F-22 and the implications of L3Harris’ acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne.

The U.S. Air Force's former "chief futurist," retired Lt. Gen. Clinton Hinote, explains what the application of air power means today and how it may evolve.

Hypersonics, missile defense, UAVs and next-generation fighters are in vogue at the Paris Air Show amidst a surge in spending by NATO members.

Ted Colbert, the president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, vows to bid differently for future programs in a conversation with Aviation Week.

The U.S. Air Force plans to award a contract for a fighter aircraft to replace the F-22 Raptor in 2024.

Dual-use aircraft could serve as a military tanker while ushering Northrop Grumman into the airliner business.

The recent circulation of U.S. military and intelligence documents amplifies warnings about Ukraine’s need for fighters and counter-air missiles.

Australia is planning its future military expansion as it seeks to fend off the widening influence of China and build its defense industrial capabilities.

Aviation Week’s team discusses Air India’s massive aircraft order and defense highlights from Aero India.

A new wave of modernization priorities are set to be unveiled in the next U.S. Air Force budget request.

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.

The U.S. has a deal for three more years of F-35 production but will face continued challenges with international sales and technical upgrades.

Dealmaking slowed down in the second half of 2022, but the year ended with a bang.

Aviation Week editors discuss two of the biggest events of the year for military aviation, how they went down and what they mean for the future.

Listen in as Aviation Week defense editors discuss what details they are hoping to see and what is likely to come next for the B-21 Raider.

The industry is looking to digitalization to offset higher prices and workforce challenges.

Former Air Force acquisition chief Will Roper shares some of his memories about the former Defense Secretary, who knew science, technology and the politics of the Pentagon to tackle its toughest challenges.

On Oct. 14, eight renovated galleries of the museum in Washington, D.C., will reopen to the public. Chris Browne, the museum’s John and Adrienne Mars director,

The U.S. military services are looking for a range of autonomous aircraft—from expensive high-end aircraft to less costly lower end systems. Aviation Week editors discuss what industry is offering, particularly for mid-range attritable systems, and some of the complications involved with cultivating the new technology.