Defense

By Chen Chuanren
China's successful recovery of a Long March-10B (CZ-10B) first-stage booster marks a significant milestone in its pursuit of reusable launch capability.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Boeing will spend more internal funds on the VC-25B future Air Force One program as costs grow to keep the long-delayed program on its current schedule.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
In his final address, Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman urged the Space Force to manage certain challenges.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
The Anduril YFQ-44 became the first U.S.-funded Collaborative Combat Aircraft to launch an air-to-air missile in flight.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Graham Warwick
Intelligent Energy develops hydrogen fuel cells for long-range drones, targeting defense and logistics missions with increased endurance and payload.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Space Force expects initial regional space-based moving target indication within two years, with full constellation delivery by 2028.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
The UK evaluates fleet size, refueling needs and operational requirements as it works to restore its nuclear mission with the F-35A.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The U.S. military may have to place a cap on space launches if it cannot secure the resources to modernize and expand its aging launch infrastructure in the face of booming demand, the departing chief of space operations warns.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Boeing has flown the second of three E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft destined for the UK Royal Air Force.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The French Defense Procurement Agency has begun weapons firing trials with the Airbus H160m Guépard helicopter that it is buying for the country’s air force, army and navy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Sierra Nevada Corp. has delivered the first four Boeing KC-46s outfitted with a new beyond-line-of-sight communications suite.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The Pentagon plans to finalize seven-year contracts with Anduril, CoAspire and Zone 5 Technologies to mass-produce affordable cruise missiles.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
The proliferation of sensors in the battlefield will erode the value of stealth and put a premium on the ability to fly at low levels and high speed, the head of the French strategic air forces says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Navy is seeking concepts for long-range, carrier-based uncrewed aircraft with a preference for vertical takeoff capabilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Jean-Brice Dumont, Airbus Air Power head, is set to lead MBDA as CEO amid growing defense spending and record backlogs.
Program Management

By Craig Caffrey
After months of negotiations, release of the UK’s Defense Investment Plan (DIP) on June 30 finally provided some clarity around the future of British defense.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
GE Aerospace has chosen StandardAero to build, maintain and overhaul the CT7 engines that will power the UK’s Leonardo AW149 New Medium Helicopter (NMH) fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus has completed the first flight of a Tranche 4 Eurofighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
A top U.S. Army official named Anduril as a potential hypersonic weapons supplier on July 14.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Garrett Reim
Replicator pioneered the Pentagon's shift to low-cost autonomous weapons.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Canada will open a military-industry hub in Mirabel, Quebec, to advance the domestic drone industry, Defense Minister David McGuinty said on July 14.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
BAE Systems has lifted the veil on a new-generation, helmet-mounted sight demonstrator.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The UK defense ministry has launched a hunt for low-cost, single-use engines that could equip future munitions, one-way effectors and other air vehicles.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Germany will begin operating a new military satellite communications (Milsatcom) system next year, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said.
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
European defense companies established a consortium to develop an exoatmospheric interception capability to deal with medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
Missile Defense & Weapons