Defense

Saab has selected a Nova Scotia-based company to establish a final assembly line in Canada if the Swedish manufacturer’s Gripen fighter wins an order from Ottawa.

Poland and the UK are furthering their defense relationship through a new three-year cooperation plan.

The Pentagon’s demand for TF34 engine spare parts is hurting the ability of commercial MRO shops to service CF34 customer needs.

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million contract to restart production of the AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile after a three-year hiatus.

A new Hudson Institute study argues that an aerial refueling aircraft based on a medium-sized blended wing body design is a better option for the U.S. Air Force than the Boeing KC-46A or Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport.

The European Space Agency has signed contracts with Airbus and Thales Alenia Space to expand its fleet of Galileo positioning, navigation and timing satellites.

Aviation Week editors discuss the evolving European fighter landscape, introducing France’s approach to its next-generation fighter it calls ACF.

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Sierra Space, the military and civil space spinoff of Sierra Nevada, on Oct. 26 announced the appointment of Daniel Gittsovich as chief financial officer.

Arda Industries has come out of stealth and unveiled a product it says uses AI to automate the creation of work instructions and engineering workflows in manufacturing.

Turkish Aerospace Industries has joined competitor Baykar in revealing the development of an anti-submarine warfare capability for its UAS.

The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) could acquire more than one type of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) under its emerging Storm Fighter program.

The U.S. Air Force is moving forward on a push to broaden the supply base of its fighter jet engines, hosting an industry day in early November for its fighter engine recompetition effort.

Castelion announced Oct. 26 it will integrate its Blackbeard hypersonic missile onto the U.S. Air Force's F-16 under a contract modification from the AFRL.

European defense startup Helsing has unveiled a pair of interceptors as part of a new air defense push built around its artificial intelligence software.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force is balancing drone threats with crewed helicopters, using AI tools and exploring counter-drone systems to maintain air superiority.

Quantum Systems has set a new speed mark for battery-powered quadcopter uncrewed aircraft with its Apex Recordhunter, hitting 777 kph.

OHB is taking a stake in German mobile-communications provider MediaMobil Communication to bolster its satellite services operations.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force is developing and trialing a new digitally aided close air support system to enhance air-land integration.

The Singapore Army has introduced ST Engineering’s Artos attack drones as part of a broader effort to restructure its infantry battalion and field organic UAS.

The Royal Canadian Air Force has received its first two Lockheed Martin CF-35As at Luke AFB, Arizona, on Oct. 22 for predelivery training.

Rim-drive electric fan flies; USAF’s logistics blended wing body demo; Moya transitions cargo eVTOL; Evio advances hybrid-electric battery.

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Amid a growing embrace of commercial innovation, the U.S. Space Force wants to help new industry partners get involved with classified national security efforts.

The U.S. Air Force is looking to move quickly to build the Boeing F-47’s operational test base at Nellis AFB, Nevada, targeting a phased production approach to have the site up and running by spring 2031.